This gentleman has good understanding, perception, insight and realistic opinions on Thai’s and expats. Unlike some of the commenters here that are stuck on stupid, or have as much insight as a dodo bird. I hope you get a chance to interview him again, it has been almost 5 years. Or post more excerpts of your interview. Thank you,

@thailandretirement3681

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the idea. I'll check back with him!

I've lived here 12 years and agree with all the observations stated in this video. Well done!

@thailandretirement3681

5 жыл бұрын

Yes. No hype. Just straight talk!

I have known the Thai people for 40 years. Lived here 7 + years. The answer is subjective based upon who you are talking to, what they know. My answer is up North to Chaingmai or Rai. Cleaner most the time and so very nice. Good luck!

@globe255

10 жыл бұрын

I guess Chaingmai is a area that is about to get very expensive because many want's to move there, but i would certainly choose that area too or else further up North, should i live in Thailand.

I just want to say, as a Western traveler, how kind the people of Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakorn Sri Thammarat, and Koh Tao were to me when I visited their province. :-)

@mixalis6168

5 жыл бұрын

I live in Nakhon Si Thammarat, great area

This guy is very informative and spot on from my more limited time in Thailand.

@thailandretirement3681

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, he's very helpful and honest.

Wow what great advice and judgement. Thank you!

Thank you for you direct, & very useful information.

Exactly!! That's the good part!

What an interesting bloke.

Smoke season up north is a KILLER . 3 months of the year

@GodfreeRoberts

Жыл бұрын

Agreed!!

I like Khon Kaen. Looked around but all you need. Something for all, good services close to all. I live rural 8 minutes from centre.( USA center). I would not want to live in Chang Mai but everyone to their own. Too many Foreigners and tourists there.. If you want to retire here, suggest you check out Khon Kaen.

@thailandretirement3681

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!!

Nana Plaza

I like North Chiang Mai ,Chiang Rai.And we'll move there too! Thanks for this video :)

@thailandretirement3681

7 жыл бұрын

You'll love it!!

@kamicorleone257

4 жыл бұрын

mariaa adderson Did you move to Chiang Mai or Rai? how is it there after these years?

@lauraandersalo8558

4 жыл бұрын

I'm a thai but I have been a way from Thailand for very long time. I had decided moved to Chiang Rai! Chiang Rai is better than Chiang Mai smaller town and cheaper to live but only one is problem dry season right now! It's not so good air from forest fire and smokey everywhere is terrible in 2 months March-April after than will be ok!

@kamicorleone257

4 жыл бұрын

@@lauraandersalo8558 Thanks a lot for the info. Be safe

I am Thai who have lived and worked in North America without helping from local people. I would say the same common sense goes for locals in both countries. Basically, it is all based on how to start the relationship. If you meet a Thai girl who wants your money and please you in any way you want. That's how you start the relationship and that would end badly. I know some foreigners who can have real relationship with Thais if they start the relationship without money to begin with. Thais are not xenaphobia but Thais care a lot for other Thais and the law is made that way. What do you think if a Thai can go to your country with money and can buy anything and live and make more money than the locals. You would not like it either.

@thailandretirement3681

6 жыл бұрын

Yes! Completely agree!

@thailandretirement3681

6 жыл бұрын

Then marry a beautiful Thai woman doctor.

@thailandretirement3681

6 жыл бұрын

Naturally! Good observation!

@InformationDeposit

6 жыл бұрын

@Thailand Retirement, or a Thai real estate agent, or a Thai office worker, or a Thai apartment manager, or a Thai waitress, or a Thai salon girl, or a Thai business owner, there are endless Thai women in Thailand who are fantastic women. Whereas if you come to Thailand, go to bars and pickup bar girls (prostitutes) and then complain when they seem like they're after your money needs to be a pattern that needs to come to an end with western men.

@InformationDeposit

6 жыл бұрын

@Rich, yes Phuket is not good for getting women that's for sure, the best place by far hands down for getting a good women in Thailand is Bangkok, your choices are endless and all the best women from around Thailand move to Bangkok for the opportunity that it offers them. Phuket is for foreigners to relax and enjoy, not for getting a good Thai women.....(I live in Phuket)

What would you say is the best place in Thailand in terms of temples, palaces, monasteries, and that kind of thing? Thanks for all the info!

@thailandretirement3681

9 жыл бұрын

Bangkok for palaces. Chiang Mai for everything else!

@corneilcorneil

9 жыл бұрын

Thailand Retirement

DONT GET MARRIED!!!!!!!!

@thailandretirement3681

5 жыл бұрын

I'm inclined to agree with you!!

So right about your choices. If it was up to me I would live in the mountains up Nth Thailand but my thai lady wants to live near her family in Issan? She won of course?

@GodfreeRoberts

8 жыл бұрын

They usually do, I've noticed!

@monkeymire

5 жыл бұрын

Power of the pussy.

Thanks for the insights! What do you think about Koh Phangan? I heard the northern part of the island is pretty calm and beautiful.

@thailandretirement3681

5 жыл бұрын

I've not been there but a friend moved there then moved back to CM. He found it too isolated and somewhat inbred. Beautiful, of course!!

I want to move there where can I can some more advice from you?

@thailandretirement3681

7 жыл бұрын

Contact me through www.thailandretirementhelpers.com

Best i've heard ! Most other comments are from Internet Panhandlers !

@GodfreeRoberts

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, he is honest!!

I'm looking to move and open a business in thailand .. do i pay taxes in thialand or in the uk on the income i earn from my business?? looked many places for an answer but never got a good answer for this....thanks

@GodfreeRoberts

9 жыл бұрын

No, you do not.

@TheScottyrollo

9 жыл бұрын

Godfree Roberts no I do not in the.UK or thailand?

@brianparsons2233

7 жыл бұрын

Thailand has a double taxation agreement so for pensions or UK earnings, you only pay tax in the UK, ( unlike Cambodia for example where you are taxed again on your UK earnings including your pension, if you live there for over 6 months, even though you have paid tax on them in the UK) but for earnings from a business in Thailand, you have to pay tax there.

@thailandretirement3681

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, taxes are not a problem here.

Thailand has had its day. It's expensive and everyone is looking at smart phones.nothing but contempt for farangs.

@thailandretirement3681

6 жыл бұрын

/Which part of Thailand did you visit

@davidwill1320

5 жыл бұрын

In tourist areas Thais have good justification for their contempt. Get away from those places and you won't see or experience it, provided you're not an arrogant jerk.

@mixalis6168

5 жыл бұрын

Seems like another burnt farang, stop with the bar girls mate, your easy target @

Ridiculous. Phuket is the only place for a farang to live. Issan? You've got to be kidding. Phuket Rentals for a two bedroom home five minutes from the world class beach start at $350/month. Why would you live anywhere else?

@joekennon6567

6 жыл бұрын

Pete Bowen you better check uourcrental prices again my friend

@matthewdonovan6073

3 жыл бұрын

Won't get much in Phuket for that!

@peteandpuy

3 жыл бұрын

@@matthewdonovan6073 I pay 17k a month for a 2Bed/2ba house. Plenty available for less