🇹🇭 Will You Survive in Pattaya Thailand

[@VagabondAwake]

Here is the information and links about Pattaya Thailand: vagabondbuddha.com/who-should-not-live-in-pattaya-thailand/ 𝗗𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗘-𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞→ 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 vagabondbuddha.com/fire-your-boss-travel-world/ 𝗗𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗽 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲☆★☆ vagabondbuddha.com/ 𝗗𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 $$$ 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗯𝗯𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀e vagabondbuddha.com/courses/the-hobby-income-course/ What kinds of risks are you taking if you move overseas? vagabondbuddha.com/our-liability-disclaimer-the-risk-is-on-you/

[@wanderingdoc5075]

Dan, you're a huge inspiration. I am one year older than Qiang and in 5 months I am pulling the trigger on leaving my M.D. job before the prime of my career (at age 37) and will be doing a 18 month trip around the world, spending one to two months in each country similar to you. After that, I may have several homes all around the world or continue to slow travel. Living in the United States / working a day job is not for me and I noticed this from about 7 years ago. I did things a little differently by investing in rental properties but more so as an accredited passive investor in commercial real estate, my passion is culture, languages, and travel and we need to pursue our passions in life.

[@prashunpcchakraborty70]

Hey that's great could you recommend me and others a comfortable nest egg/ corpus which allows one to pull this trigger? 500,000 USD? 1 million? In addition to rental income?

[@wanderingdoc5075]

@@prashunpcchakraborty70 5K USD in net passive income per month is a great start. 10K is ideal. You cannot eat net worth. I'm going to talk about this concept on my channel once I get it going.

[@prashunpcchakraborty70]

@@wanderingdoc5075 Excellent stuff Dan but what if I truly want to kick back, don't want to make extra revenue on the side via youtube or other endeavours I would rather like you did in the past have a big corpus and keep withdrawing from it. Some researchers say that consuming 4% of your portfolio is safe, by that logic and keeping into account monthly 5k USD. One's corpus should be 1.5 Million USD! YIKES!

[@gobfranklin6759]

@@prashunpcchakraborty70 4% is a good rule. Keep at least a year of expense cash ready, 2 years better. That way if market crash or re values down you do not have to sell low. Some hot had online savings or 6 month T bills for your short-term cash right now. Avoid getting a 2nd ot 3rd home. Will tie you down and force you to feel like you need to go back there. His slow travel is spot on. Why choose, unless you really want to do that. Worst case, you can go back into medical.

[@HolymanofGodSD]

whoremongers and adulterers still burn in hell forever, doesn't matter if you have money or academic credentials

[@TheTravelInsider]

Hey Dan, I loved this video. I actually lived in Jomptien Beach in a place called Laguna 3 during covid. While living there I frequently rode over to the craziness of Pattaya but was always happy to return to the more calm and a bit more sane Jomptien! Right now I'm visiting a friend in Lima Peru and tomorrow we are going to see the Nazca Lines. Should be in Argentina by next week! I do miss Jomptien beach though as I really loved it there! ❤

[@prashunpcchakraborty70]

Hey that's great could you recommend me and others a comfortable nest egg/ corpus which allows one to pull this trigger? 500,000 USD? 1 million? Higher?

[@BillGreenAZ]

I think that is what I would prefer. I would travel to Pattaya for fun, maybe once a week, but for the rest of the week I wouldn't want to be around all that noise.

[@LJ-jq8og]

@@BillGreenAZ Exactly, noise sucks, enjoy Pattaya in small preferred doses ! I might even try and find a place further out (and cheaper!) once I got to know the lay of the land...

[@martypoll]

I have to say my heart is in Pattaya. We went to Jomtien earlier this year and I kept thinking I would rather be over the hill in Pattaya. Jomtien is the quieter place to live but Pattaya is more fun (as a tourist).

[@filetmignon96]

Great information comparing the two, prefer Jomtien myself. To answer your questions, yes you can survive in Pattaya if you're disciplined, otherwise the candy, lifestyle will absorb you.

[@gobfranklin6759]

Glad I found your channel. Appreciate the good, straight forward advice.

[@mlrussell1]

Very good information that solidifies my decision to opt for Jomtien.

[@pokeamaniwillnotbereplaced]

Hi Guys I enjoyed your comparison video. I fall into the chillout laidback Jomptien beach life. My days of dancing the night away are history not wanted or needed. Take care GOD Bless you and yours. M

[@Tronnet]

Ive watch about 6 or 7 vidoes now. This is my favorite

[@pameladeleone135]

Love your videos, great information.

[@mfj2648]

Hi Dan and Qiang, Great comparison video. I am like the both of you and I prefer living in Jomtien. It would be cool if you could differentiate the 3 primary Jomtien areas - which in my mind are: 1.) Jomtien South - which is where I believe you are living. Your videos did a good job of this area, 2.) The Dongtan beach area of Jomtien where the beach road is restricted and very narrow - thus rendering this part of Jomtien to be VERY quiet with BIG shaded areas with lovely palm and cocunut trees all along the beach with great tree protected areas right in front of your beach chair with just 1 to 2 meters to the sea water, 3.) The part of Jomtien beach going north AFTER Dongtan beach - all the way to the bottom of Pratumnak hill to where sois 4 and 5 start. This area is real cool with many great neigherhood bars and trendy restaurants to discover. My favorite is the Checkpoint Market, on PhraTamNak 5 (2 block north of the beach) on the left side. It is an outdoor foodcourt type of individual food and beverage booths. Really cool. Ok, I hope that you both return to Pattaya-Jomtien soon. I would love to buy you both a drink or dinner.

[@okbilly1]

Been a single guy early 50s looking to date & not looking for a freelancer, I’m considering moving out of Pattaya & going to isaan

[@julianweekes]

Excellent video/vlog you two. One idea... could you do (I know.. a tough job) another week and go to the next suburb NORTH ... Wongamat/Naklua and see what you think of living there? It'll be a different vibe to Jomtien and Pattaya... though walking distance/baht bus-able. I think you'd enjoy your week and your viewers would find the differences very interesting. Anyway, just a thought. Cheers to you both.... love seeing you on your channel

[@vgshwk]

Ok one thing you didn’t mention discount clothing stores. In pattaya there is a huge one on 2nd road where you can buy shirts and other clothing for usually $5.00 or less. Sometimes if you are traveling for less than a month it is more convenient to buy cheap clothing than to find a laundry and have your clothes washed.

[@lkabong5529]

Do they have clothes that fit a 6'2" 235 pound farang?

[@vgshwk]

@@lkabong5529 I’ve bought tshirts there.

[@timisaac8121]

such a great tip!! I follow your idea in all my travels.

[@floydventures]

Great advice you two. I am glad this isn't my first time in the City. With move liberal laws here, temptations can be overwhelming! But a great place to live.... and I know I can survive on a limited budget!!! Cheers!!

[@MsWildman777]

Great to know about the Two Cities and their differences must visit to both now. I have a friend's friend who owns Pattaya bar , he hasnt mentioned the other city Merci

[@livingworkingoutsidebox]

Thanks for showing areas that many would need to avoid but in a pro and con way.

[@timisaac8121]

"Asia is always under construction"- Best tip ever!!! TY- this really makes me laugh to show me how much I treasure the quiet of no construction activities!! haha

[@LJ-jq8og]

Dan would you say that Thailand has all the inexpensive benefits of Mexico without the crime ? YES, the location of Thailand is the only downside flight-wise. But that is what may keep it so nice !

[@88peyote]

I was 6 months in many places in Mexico and now in Thailand and I will agree of what you ask. Thailand is even cheaper than México and no crime.

[@LJ-jq8og]

@@88peyote Thanks for your experience.... I was down to MEXICO and to THAILAND and while Mexico is close it appears THAILAND is the obvious best option... Glad to hear it from someone like you who knows...

[@jools7234]

Hi Dan and Qiang. Will you have time to visit the Phratamnak Hill area between Pattaya and Jomtien? For many retirees this is a hidden gem, off the tourist trail for most people, lots of much quieter beaches and plenty of cafes and restaurants to eat and drink in without the hassle and hustle of Pattaya. Also check out Big Buddha hill and the lookout for great views of the area. Take a look at pictures and reviews of Cabbages and Condoms restaurant, think you might like that. You will do best to rent a scooter for the day to get about unless you really like walking. Enjoying your content as always, regards from NZ, Julian

[@LJ-jq8og]

Excellent recommendation... That is my dream type place form what you said... Forget expensive Hawaii or crime-ridden mexico... To me Thailand is the last best deal out there...

[@Swimallsummer]

Very informative video Dan and Qiang. We always spend a few days in Pattaya coming or going from Thailand because its easy to get to the airport from there or to catch a bus to the northern provinces rather than the crazy Mochit station in BKK. Lots of great and cheap food in Pattaya/Jomtien as you said.

[@nomadinthemaking]

150 baht a drink for the go go bars that's not much less than in uk. not really ideal if you are on a retirement budget of 40-50,000 baht a month.

[@zentravel1515]

When it comes to retiring on a limited budget, alcohol consumption can be a make or break proposition financially. Thankfully I no longer drink and haven't for years, but during my visits to Thailand and the Philippines I was amazed at the amount of active alcoholism I saw among expats. Sad, really. Booze will do you in one way or another!

[@nomadinthemaking]

@@zentravel1515 yes indeed. im kinda doing a trial living in the Philippines for 3 months with my girlfriend and after rent and visa rentals insurance etc ive given myself a daily budget of 1500 pesos. I hardly drink myself and can see expats who have $1500 a month or less if their daily budget is say $20 drinking in some local bar beers at around $1.50 a beer it can easily go! in Philippines you can get locally produced whiskey brandy etc for under 200 pesos a bottle in the supermarkets so with all the time on their hands it can easily happen. if I was to move out here id get bored and need to be working online or something.

[@LJ-jq8og]

@@zentravel1515 You are a wise-man. Alcohol is a freaking poison in so many ways AND people pay a fortune for it too... Breaks my heart to see the waste and self-destruction. Smartest thing I ever did was stop drinking 💪

[@prashunpcchakraborty70]

I love this thread, how much nest egg/ corpus would you guys recommend which allows one to pull this trigger of retiring in Thailand? 500,000 USD? 1 million? Higher?

[@keithy507]

@@prashunpcchakraborty70 up to you!

[@LJ-jq8og]

I am ready for the first 3 months in Pattaya then the rest of my life n Jomtien...... 😎

[@MrAndrewSKinner]

Thanks for the videos and great info. Been watching for a bit now. Our adventure begins in a couple weeks!

[@keithy507]

We’re never gonna survive, unless we get a little crazy 🤪 Jomtien for bringing my family - Pattaya for bringing my mates!

[@garytaylor5937]

Another great video thanks love your work 😘

[@PapaDougsAdventures01]

I just got back from Manila, Philippines and 7-Elevens are everywhere. Also the Malls are so busy and very full featured.

[@thaifarrang3916]

Pattaya well well well ... what can I say apart from how good it was back in the day (90's) however now I'm not sure if I've just got older and have experienced the place so much I think it's not as good these days . But for the first timers it will be the best experience in life!!!

[@samiam8114]

Pretty good run down. I see lots of families in Pattaya with baby strollers and lots of older single men in Jomtien, so I wouldn't limit which place to stay based on that. I don't think you talked about safety. Probably because there are no issues with that, so it wasn't even on your radar. However, most people going somewhere for the first time would want to know about that.

[@VagabondAwake]

You are right. I feel more safe in Thailand than the USA or Europe! So don't think about in Thailand.

[@bijanbayne3259]

I better. I do have fallback plans, but I'm blowing up bridges behind me, headed to look @ cribs in Hua Hin, Jomtien and Patong in March 2023. I don't drink. I work out. My Soc. Sec. is tiny. Worst case scenario I can live w/ fam in the US rent free, or w/ a buddy and sometime freelance employer in San Miguel de Allende in his guest BR f/ $650 USD a month (I speak Spanish). Pattaya I'd just visit if I find a spot in Jomtien.

[@justthefactsjack456]

Another great and informative video! Anyone have a comment on the Wongamat Beach area? Thanks!

[@percyfilth7841]

Pattaya Central is way better, just book a decent sound proofed hotel-you can equally get the 10baht bus to get away from the party life

[@wanderingdoc5075]

Curious what editing software do you use?

[@VagabondAwake]

Movavi Video Suite 2022, Doc. I am excited for you. :-)

[@t.d.phillips7283]

You guys still here 555... I thought you two were here for just a quickie... But... That's Pattaya/Jomtien has it's own "Je ne sais quoi" all it's own... So much to lov here... To bad Rod Sterling "Twight Light Zone" isn't around anymore... Pattaya/Jomtien would make for an intresting dilemma for the show to explore... Peace Love and Harmony to you both... PS. If you two are feeling adventurous maybe you could investigate "The Dark Side" of Pattaya... No not that dark side, it's the area beyond 3rd Rd east of Pattaya... It's kinda like the suburbs in America, just more Thai-Style... You definitely need Transportation there... Maybe rent a bike and go go go...

[@marklucas1898]

Another reason why you may want to live in Jomtien over Pattaya is that Pattaya is very noisy for almost 24 hours of the day...: the noise is horrendous... it is not unusual to be awakened several times a night by somebody racing through its streets without a muffler on their vehicle... and the ambulances are at least 3 times as noisy as those in the West... and seem to pass by the area I am staying, every 15 minutes! And the other reason is the pollution... it burns your nose and chest in Pattaya... and you just do not want to be doing deep breathing, or exercise in Pattaya!

[@celtosaxon]

Please compare Jomtien with Cha-Am

[@ChillaxinwithTommythefed]

How about clean ,modern apartment/condo with good security and gym ..? Philippines or Thailand..?

[@Tronnet]

Why are the brains of this channel also the beauty?

[@johnkstealth]

Is that Devaree hotel in the background? I stayed there for about 3 weeks.

[@Tronnet]

Lesson for you. Lady Drinks can be water. Anything. Ecouragment for some to save, girls can lose while bars win.

[@Reyajh]

I grew up in New Orleans and Pattaya reminds me of the 'night life' on Bourbon Street, a lot... The look and business model, except for the buying the girl custom (lol). Where I grew up we had a 7/11 just about a mile and a half away. We used to ride our bikes there all the time as kids..., Got the older hippies to buy us our first bottles of wine (Shh) there... Every time I see a 7/11 in a video over there it reminds me... I thought it was just a US company. Makes me wonder if they originated from over there or so...

[@grahamoldfield3474]

7/11 was a few decades ago owned by BP ,I think they started it for their Petrol stations then sold franchises . I thing BP sold out a few decades ago .

[@Reyajh]

@@grahamoldfield3474 Interesting... That wouldn't surprise me, cause they seemed to be everywhere back in the 70s-80s and then they died out all over, around us... But I see one here and there from time to time, on videos in the States that is...

[@louis20122]

Is $2,000 U.S. dollars a month good enough for a comfortable living in Phuket?

[@VagabondAwake]

It would be for me. But we are all different! Hey Louis L, thanks for the great question. Here is my report on the 4 kinds of people that retire internationally and the estimated levels of cash each type needs. These expenses in this report are for a stationary life here I explain the other three types in this report and their estimated cash needs. vagabondbuddha.com/why-philippines-living-costs-range-from-800-to-5000-usd-per-month/ Thanks again for the great question, Dan

[@dr.detroit2877]

Dan, I have a few years of age on you, but am ready to move to Thailand. I have no addictions and have disdain for loud noises being emitted from drunk people. I have a couple of autistic tendencies that make it difficult to immerse myself into other cultures but have been accused of being a handsome man attractive to women. My problem is my vulnerability to beautiful women and the scams they commit. I have an extreme problem with empathy and kindness that would be difficult to not express. I would be seen as an easy mark by everyone I meet and my kindness could be interpreted as weakness. Please advise where to move for someone with my personality.

[@TheHeinrichSymposium]

Tibet

[@murraymuntain3720]

Bhutan

[@TheHeinrichSymposium]

@@murraymuntain3720 even better Sir

[@steppaboss]

​@@TheHeinrichSymposium😳😂😂😂😂😜

[@HamckRgr]

Do you encounter many single/ solo female expat travelers?

[@9-1-juan6]

Any issues with getting sick from the water? I know you mentioned in your budget video about including drinking water in the budget, but what do you do when you go out to a restaurant or a bar? (the drinks may include some ice no?)

[@VagabondAwake]

I usually stay with bottled drinks so I don't have to worry about water or ice made from tap water.

[@prashunpcchakraborty70]

Hey Dan could you recommend me and others a comfortable nest egg/ corpus which allows one to pull this trigger? 500,000 USD? 1 million? or even more?

[@ChillaxinwithTommythefed]

I’m a 60yr old male and love your videos on both the Philippines and Thailand..I’ll have roughly $3k monthly in retirement income with a decent amount of cash in the bank ..Is the Philippines more comparable to the US than Thailand… thx guys

[@wanderingdoc5075]

In my humble opinion the women are better in the Philippines and the food is better in Thailand. The weather is equally hot in both.

[@LJ-jq8og]

@@wanderingdoc5075 Interesting, can you elaborate on the women issue?

[@wanderingdoc5075]

@@LJ-jq8og they are more attractive, more sweet, and have a higher sex drive. This is of course my opinion. I like latinas and Filipina girls more closely resemble them

[@LJ-jq8og]

@@wanderingdoc5075 Thx, you make good points. BUT I get the sense there is less crime in Thailand. Do you agree ? Also, did you explore anywhere in SA or Mexico for Latinas too ?

[@wanderingdoc5075]

@@LJ-jq8og I've lived in and traveled all around Asia but I'm finally starting to explore Latin america. Mexico City impressed me so much that I've been there twice this year. I still have yet to check out Brazil and Colombia but I'm going to spend a month in each. My favorite places to meet people and explore the culture before this was China, Japan, and Taiwan but Latin America is pretty awesome as well so far

[@andrewrobinson2565]

It depends on how much money I have available 🤔.

[@vgshwk]

Dang I was going to mention 711.

[@58de1uxe]

Jomtien is paradise.

[@sk3ffingtonai]

👍👍👏👏

[@Jon2.2.0]

☀️🌙✨

[@mjkcneely]

Pattaya reminds me of the Animal House meme: fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life son.”

[@mjkcneely]

Don’t get me wrong, some people handle it just fine. I wouldn’t last a year without serious health problems.

[@VagabondAwake]

Sounds like the human condition ... varied levels of it anyway?

[@JamesWBurns]

Glad it’s not just me who has to give his wife money every month 😂

[@panbimberek230]

💪😎👍

[@Tronnet]

Misunderstanding bar finds. Really. Bad Story. Trust me!!

[@charliesult4171]

most cho mos go to thailand

[@keithoutdoors7337]

I live in Pattaya, there are people in wheelchairs. but most sidewalks are not useable. As you travel down the sidewalk they put a pole right in the middle of the side walk. All 7/11's have steps into them. 99% of ATMs have steps to get up to them. They can get into the banks in the malls. Except for the Beach they use the roads to get around. I enjoy living in Pattaya {I am not handicap} I use Baht Buses 90% of the time. I use bolt (Thailand's Uber} and it is super cheap compared to USA, great if it is raining or you need to be somewhere on time. The information on the Bar Girls, if you take the girl a day, week, for Holiday there is a Barfine you pay. If she is going to long term relationship she just leaves the job I speak from experience, now if girl is scamming you then her and boss may have something worked out. 555 In that case your troubles have just begun. Love the Video and Thank you for the input nice to have the two of you discussing the subjects.

[@prashunpcchakraborty70]

Hey that's great could you recommend me and others a comfortable nest egg/ corpus which allows one to pull this trigger of retiring in Thailand? 500,000 USD? 1 million? Higher?

[@keithoutdoors7337]

@@prashunpcchakraborty70 Hey, I live in Pattaya quite comfortable on $2,200 USD a month. I am not a big drinker but I do go listen to Live Bands 3-4 times a week. I have a nice condo, live near Central Festival, which puts me in the middle of everything. I could get by on less, but have no need too. I do rent and have no plans to buy.

[@prashunpcchakraborty70]

@@keithoutdoors7337 Awesome, as a man who would love to live the life you lead how much would you recommend my retirement corpus should be so the fund is self sustaining.

[@keithoutdoors7337]

@@prashunpcchakraborty70 That is a personal choice, I know Vagabond Awake has many videos and information that could help you, I have followed them and was a guide for me moving to Thailand.

[@prashunpcchakraborty70]

@@keithoutdoors7337 I'm kind of thinking of a goal a mental figure in mind which when I achieve I can call it quits from the job lol