Cha Am SHOPS/around Town: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z4hpxqhrntWTYrA.html Cha Am Beach Fest: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qap62ZazmNDZmdo.html Buy me a beer? bit.ly/3Le6Ex8 Flights: bit.ly/3STHLvf Cha-am Hotels: www.agoda.com/city/hua-hin-cha-am-th.html?cid=1898974 Bangkok Hotels www.agoda.com/city/bangkok-th.html?cid=1898974 Cheers, STL

@user-dy2qq5wh4b

Ай бұрын

which place has the best pool for lap swimming?

I'm dropping everything and moving to cha-am. It looks like paradise, a piece of heaven. The wife can find someone else and the kids are old enough. Cha-am, here I come!

@SideTripLife

Ай бұрын

STL noting: add divorce lawyer to caution (lol;)

@coryjackson3131

Ай бұрын

🤣🫣

@paulsandford3345

Ай бұрын

Me too!😂😂😂😂😂

@nickmaidment

Ай бұрын

as the vlogger says, go there and try it first. yes, it looks great, but I have lived in Cha am and there is very little to do. Great for a few months, then it gets really boring. Always try somewhere first

@dianadiamond9145

Ай бұрын

Hahahaha

Dude, you stand alone as the #1 Thai vlogger. Head and shoulders... 🤟

@SideTripLife

Ай бұрын

Many great vloggers out there, I'm just tripping along, glad a few like yourself don't mind my banal style. Cheers, STL

@timkdiamond

Ай бұрын

@@SideTripLife And modest to boot… 🙏

@keithd1219

Ай бұрын

Totally agree and partly because he is very modest. Definitely shows a different and, in my opinion, better side of Thailand away from the party scenes and wild nightlife, which is shown over and over.

@user-vq8ym7sj6b

Ай бұрын

And funny too

IMO you are one of the top Thai based travel vloggers. No talking head BS, no whinging and complaining, you just get on with it. Plus you know who Dean Fraser is. 😎 Keep up the great content, and yes I always watch until the end. Dont worry about the length of your videos, just do it your way, I'm sure the majority of your viewers appreciate it. I certainly do.

@pjmac2102

Ай бұрын

I second this. Love the videos and they can be much longer.

I fired my wife & boss…& gave my kids & dog up for adoption after watching this! Thanks!

You are the king of cheap Charlies. That's not an insult. Everyone talks about Hua Hin as the ultimate retirement destination. Go north and behold Cha-Am, a hidden gem and reasonable alternative.

oh man...🤣😭 when you prewarned us about immediately quiting jobs.... i wondered what? now i get it...WOW...all 3 condos wow and the insane facilities of the last condo at those prices .....WOW! you knocked it out of the park with this one. 👍🙏

The BEST nugget in life anyone can ever get is at 7:40 ✍🏽 Got you on my feed 3mths ago, been watching ever since and gone back to older ones too; so lovely and reverting…

The first apartment is an absolute bargain. Incredible value considering location, facilities, size. For me it also had the best vibe. that whole area looks really nice!

Ok, that place with the bowling alley and a squash court, and at that price, that was something else!!!

Thanks for sharing and no reason for apologize for the long video as it was very interesting and informative as always! I have been many times in Cha Am and Hua Hin. My favorite is Cha Am as it is a bit more quiet and laid back than Hua Hin. The Grand Souvereign is my favorite hotel in the region by far. All the condo units with separate bed room was fine for the price of 7000-7500 for 12 Month contract as long as the electricity is government rate at 4,5-5 Bath a KW/H(unit). And even if I always have said to my self that I will never set my feet on the ground at that huge complex, I now have a different view. With all the pools, close to the beach and all the other amenities on site, it's a gem!

Best KZreadr in Thailand by far. Love your content ❤

@SideTripLife

Ай бұрын

Cheers Babs (my vids are pretty avg tho, much better out there;)

@babs5655

Ай бұрын

@@SideTripLife it’s the simplicity that I love about your videos and the information is so useful. Keep up the great work.

@ani9603

Ай бұрын

​@@SideTripLife I watch other Thai content creators. Your video's are on the top of my list. Highly enjoyable. Cheers to you!!🍻🍻🍻

This entire video, I was thinking what a wierd englishman travelling through showing me all this super cheap places, and then you got to the beach bar, and said it was your place, and I can confirm, that bar is where I would be. You can't even sit on a beach like that in the USA for less than $7, but you got a beach, music, a beer, and food.

STL- Excellent video. Highly enjoyable and educational. Don't worry about the length. It's just a bonus for us! Thanks so much! Love, from Destin Florida.❤

What a great video, loved it!! Never apologise for the videos being too long by the way.

I'm in Cha Am right now; will check it out tomorrow... and thinking of heading down to PKK to check it out. STL's THE MAN!

@kleerogers

Ай бұрын

PKK? went once in December, similar to Cha Am, very run down, not at at all interesting in my opinion, loved Hua Hin

@keithd1219

Ай бұрын

On a recent trip to Thailand I mirrored his vlog journey through pkk area and absolutely had a great time. He's definitely in my top 3 vloggers to watch.

Recently I’ve been attracted to Cha am. Thank you for the glimpse of condos and cosy beach bars/restaurants 🙏🏼

Where you go, there you are !😊 Sounds like Ram Dass . 😊 So good of you to remind people of that .

Your videos introduced me to Koh Samui and I absolutely loved it there. And once again, as my unofficial travel planner, you are showing me potential areas to check out for retirement. Keep these amazing videos coming and Thank You!!!!

@timkdiamond

Ай бұрын

Yeah, that's no joke. Simple rule now is NEVER go anywhere that STL hasn't already posted on first. Do that and your personal happiness level in life goes exponential. For fkn real.

Cha-Am is where many Thais head to for the weekends, which is why everything is so much cheaper compared to other popular tourist places like Hua Hin or Pattaya. I'm fortunate that my sister has a vacant condo room, which I can use for free whenever I vacation there. 😎

Very very nice! Going to quit my job tomorrow and move to Cha Am! ;)

@SideTripLife

Ай бұрын

lol

@dotted8-

Ай бұрын

I quit my job 4 months ago in anticipation of this video.

@SideTripLife

Ай бұрын

Dotted is waaay ahead of you Steve lol ;)

@korigang

Ай бұрын

Hua Hin is a MUCH better (all round) choice - don't get stringed along

Great job showing us around !!! Always love your videos.

Stunning scenery STL. I appreciate the sound effects you added too.

You are the most positive foreigner travelling around South East Asia. And so informative. Lots of respect. Love your videos.

really enjoy your videos - you can even make looking at condos enjoyable! good pace, beautiful scenery, interesting places, - well done!

I got myself a Thai elite visa a few months ago but haven't had the chance to visit/move to Thailand yet, your videos are a incredible and are helping me a lot about places to explore and maybe even live in once I eventually move. Got a year to spend in Greece and then it's Thailand baby! Thanks for all the amazing info!!

@MeditateMeHigher

Ай бұрын

Congratulations that's so awesome! 80k? ❤ enjoy it.. well deserved..

Really like your channel. You pack in a lot of good real world information, along with the sights and sounds of some truly amazing looking places. And most of all, you seem to enjoy your life there. That's a good sign!

I am late to the gate...but this video is great. The value you've shown for varying places is incredible. Nice job, as always STL - thank you. Cha Am looks delicious!

Very enjoyable to watch my friend , value accommodation and many choices , helpful & happy people - Thanks No1 👋😎🤩🙏

Ok…I will continue to be miserable in my job and not quit and move to Thailand since you said I shouldn’t…😉😉😉

Thanks for sharing your beautiful stay. Life is good on the beach.

Another great informative video STL.

Great way to start the day! Thanks!

Another great video. We were just in Hua Hin (my first ever visit), but you've whetted my appetite for Cha Am. It looks amazing.

Thanks! Thank you STL , enjoy and safe travels !

@SideTripLife

Ай бұрын

Thanks Karl :)

Few weeks without watching yours vids. Still a great entertainment. The way you notice your journey turns it affordable. Thanks STL.

Great video as always. Thank you.

wow, I really liked this video. Great job! Keep up the good work. Your vids are very informational and entertaining. Cheers

Just spent time @ Ibis Riverfront. Great value. Watching the dinner cruise boats go by. Excellent.... Fun and affordable. Thanks!!!!!!

Awesome video STL! I'm definitely checking out Cha am as a possible retirement spot after this video. ❤ 🇹🇭

I actually saw this place on a real estate page a while ago and now you are a giving tour, just incredible, thank you.

So funny,, I had the same room at Cha am My house 3 months ago 😉 loved it❤

@SideTripLife

Ай бұрын

Yep, great room!

Very good, thanks for all updates of Cha Am of condo and hotels to stay at there and part of Hua Hin. Appreciate your video's.

The beach bars on Springfield beach are my go to They are just terrific and not expensive I go there for the day ... hire a sunbed have a feed and a few beers a swim it's just the best I have condo about a 5 min motor scooter ride .... called Rain Condos Really enjoy your vids

@SideTripLife

Ай бұрын

You chose a great area to live.

Stl keeps it real unlike a lot of other KZreadrs👏👏👏

Just found your channel. Awesome! Thanks for doing this!

Great video i like all the accommodation and the facilities are also great

As always a cracking vid thank you can’t wait to check out Cha Am

Ok, watching for the 2,nd time, and im sure I'll be booking the same, when needed ! You do great work !😊

Very informative and enjoyable.

Thanks for the video. Very informative and enjoyable.

Great video, super informative. peaceful chill place!

Loved the video. I could live in any of those condos. Looks like a lovely sleepy town.

Very valuable info my man ! Thanks! 😀👌🏾

As a Finn I desagree about the sauna. Even when finns were in Africa Thsad as UN forces, almost first thing they built was sauna. If you think that outside temperature is about +50 celsius when you go to sauna that has +80 or over and then vome out, the outside temperature feels much cooler.

@SideTripLife

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the commentary on the matter from a bonafide Finn. You might also want to drop by Reddit post: 'Are there Finns who don't like sauna and alcohol?' (I'm just joking - but there really is such a thread;) Kippis

Great way to review places. I also like that you do multiple ones that are nearby eachother and that you show the amenities that are nearby etc.

Love the Greek Cyclades style beach bar❤ great upload buddy! Thank you

Terrific video and coastline . Thank you

Great job on video! My wife and I were there 14 years ago! Cha Am has definitely grown alot, but still incredible value. I gues I have to rethink where to spend winters away from North America!

❤✌️ SUPER info,Thanks♥️🇺🇲

I sure appreciate your videos! Thanks.

Ty for a great vidio like always !!

This condo was amazing 😅 incredible 👏

I love these longer vids

You really do an excellent job, and that's from a professional point of view.. more later, after planning my trip home.😊

One of your best vids canuck boy!!!

@SideTripLife

Ай бұрын

thanks eh;)

Great vid. Thx.

Great info as always, do you really find these places just driving around? Love this coast, looking forward to the next one already ❤

I have watched tons of videos like these (where to stay, cost of living etc). Thinking of getting a 4 week holiday, relax and look at condos. Just to get a feel. Not quitting my job just yet.

You've just reinforced my belief that Cha Ahm is still the greatest and best place to live in Thailand. Loved it 20 years ago and from your vids love it now even tho it has modernised somewhat. Thanks STL for sharing your vlogs on this fabulous place. Bushyboy Oz

Awesome vid once again...

That was amazing! I've been to Hua Hin a few times, but not to Cha Am. Definitely will visit next time.

really enjoyed you vid my wifw and i are thinking of coming for 3 months in November and Cha Am look s great

Been a subscriber since the pandemic. Keep the vids coming!! Beers on you went my wife & I meet up with you in Thailand

That condo for $190 looks perfect.

Great video cheers.🍺🍺🍺🍺👍

Excellent video thank you.

Another great video!

I was in cha am 2times I fell in love with it😊😊

Just unbelievable! 😊😊

That was an excellent view and I am falling in love with the town I did hear about the town in the Early sixty and didn't know anything about it until reasonably from Watching all of the videos.

Great vid mate✌

seaside city was huge all around, but sorta cold. The room was nice and large, fair price as well. Thanks for your tours

Great vid thanks alot

Cha Am looks much improved since I was there some 10 years ago. Good tip.

Seaside city is really convincing. Wow!

You're video's are fantastically well made. Location and google map really appreciated.

@SideTripLife

15 күн бұрын

Thanks :)

Great video!! Thank you!

Love the "Blue Sea Bar", I"ll be going there next winter!

@SideTripLife

Ай бұрын

Complete gem, love the place (all the places along that stretch actually).

Your VERY correct, Penang Chicken with rice and a fried egg = Heaven. I have it for lunch almost daily. My local restaurant see me coming and start cooking it! A very interesting video. Best wishes from Bangkok.

I already quit my job and gave up my flat. Spent a year travelling and now back to normality with a new job. Quitting everything doesn't have to be permanent!

You weren't lying. The blue sea bar looks on point

I was in Hua Hin for 3 weeks. I was so unhappy as I wanted to integrate but the high tourism tactics got old after 1st week. THIS IS WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR. Looks like I'm back in November❤

6 years and I am gonna go amd scout places, this will be on the bucket list. Month at a time.

Wow indeed at Seaside City.

Amazing find! Would you say Cha Am reminds you of what HuaHin was like back in the day? Keep up the great work, was looking forward to your upload.

Good video! Hua Hin & Cha Am area is really a beautiful place to live or vacation. Love the place! The EST33 Beer is just amazing, i only found that one there in that location!

Crazy co-incidence. I stayed in Soi Bus Stop three nights ago.

No beach front bungalows? Nice condo amenities, hoeky rooms. Great vids, longer the better. STL,,, AWSOME!!!!

Thank you so much ❤❤❤