I didn't know that places like this existed anymore. Thank you for the wonderful video, I learned a great deal and look forward to visiting, Bravo Philip !!

@PhilipJames360

2 жыл бұрын

Jason, you must come! You will love it. Waiting for you brother.

This video does not give you an accurate picture of what to expect for cost of living on KP. Philip left a lot of costs out. The chef at Orion does not live on 15,000 baht a month. Philip did not talk about visa costs , especially if you want to stay longer than 3mo, or the cost of leaving the country and returning after 3 mo or paying high amounts for more long term visa options. If you would continue to eat at the more high end places he went to in the video and were eating 2 or 3 meals a day, and then doing classes, massage, etc a few days a week and paying 8-10,000 baht a month (or more) for rent and another 500--1000 baht (or more if you use AC) for utilities, and pay for Thai phone service, you will be spending a lot more than 15,000 baht. Oh yes then there's renting a motorbike for 3000/mo. Then there is required health insurance costs for some visa options. I pay 4,500/mo for rent and utilities (no AC), eat out usually at cheaper restaurants more like Mama Koi's or Anutta (very good and inexpensive Thai food) or the Phangan Food Court, (a great choice he missed) and make most of my meals at home. I go to classes, and get massage regularly, buy gas and repairs for my motorbike. I live simply but luxuriously for 30-35,000/month. I think that is a more reasonable estimate, particularly as he is showing you more high end places to eat and stay and take classes (Orion). People staying here longer amounts of time often travel to different parts of Thailand, especially during the rainy season ,typically November into January. These are additional costs. To repeat--this video does not give you an accurate picture of what to expect for cost of living on KP.

@or4bl4

2 жыл бұрын

Despite doesn't cover a whole picture of how much it would be, cause is very hard to stimate, it shows basic information what to expect in certain areas. Also counts if you drink alcohol or take drugs, hobbies, lazada, whatever. Still I think is a fair and brief explanation of what can you find there, it gives information to people that certainly have no freaking idea what's going on in Thailand, and that's something to appreciate!

@rcsmit

2 жыл бұрын

How do you get to 30-35k if you spend 4500 for you accomodation and eat at the local restaurants? I guess a class/massage daily and maybe some party/alcohol? I lived very comfortable for 25k per month incl. travel insurance (see above)

@CooProCinematography

Жыл бұрын

Chef Cooper doesn't live on 15,000 baht per month right now, BUT he did for many months. Including accommodation, food, even weekly massage. For this of course you can eat only local food or cook for yourself and you won't have a luxurious life, but a nice one ;-)

this is such a helpful video. absolutely applying to my situation starting a remote work life. thank you for your effort putting this together

@PhilipJames360

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I am happy you enjoyed this video. Exciting to hear you are starting your remote work life 💯

I absolutely love this island! Thanks for breaking down the budget, many digital nomads are talking about Koh Phangan now. Looking forward to this video🤙

Without a doubt a special place.

I really enjoy your episodes on Koh Phangan. Thank you...what an interesting place to be ❤️

Absolutely a great video, this is so what I want to do and experience. Thank you for showing this and letting those of us that want to drop out of the matrix that it can be done, and that it is affordable.

@PhilipJames360

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Anthony. Yes! Koh Phangan might be the perfect escape from the matrix. The simple life is a good life, and there are so many doing it on Koh Phangan. Hope you can experience it.

Can’t wait!

@PhilipJames360

2 жыл бұрын

G, we must catch up soon! Miss you

Greetings from Sweden. Thank you for a great and awesome video !

@PhilipJames360

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Malin

Thanks for good video

you can live in New York with 400 dollars as well.... but the true is not a good life to live in thailand without money, possible as any other place but not good at all....

I live in Koh Samui don't visit Koh Phangan often at all but it's always just a 45-minute boat ride away if I wanna go. 🏝️

@PhilipJames360

Жыл бұрын

I think this would be my pick also if not living in Phuket. Samui would be my choice, with occasional trips to Koh Phangan.

Love to have a vacation there🎉

Hey man great video but the music is so loud it's hard to understand what you're saying often

@PhilipJames360

Жыл бұрын

Thumping bass and loud music made audio quality a challenge.... thank you for watching.

Oh my! The deeper the I dig into Tailandia, the better it gets!

Damn 30k per month thats insane 😅

Gonna be there soon! So excited 🎉 but where do you rent those 3 wheel scooters??

@PhilipJames360

Жыл бұрын

3 wheel scooter is a great idea! Much safer with all the sand on the roads. Possibly available at one of the scooter rentals by the pier.

What is the best way to find a rental for a first time visitor there. From your prices arbnb seem high. All help is appreciated, I really like your content. Thanks for your efforts

Doubt the trend of coworkers will live long, there is barely a bungalow you can even rent now, let alone at a budget. This while most restaurants etc are empty, so long stayers actually have a negative impact on the island in the current shape. Mainly as everyone is on budget, eats and drinks cheap vegan food and not spend otherwise. Locals were desperate during covid, so they thought this was a good idea. Same with giving the russians 3 year leases they now exploit on airbnb. Unless they gonna build tons of more houses, which it seems to be, that will ruin the island as it is today. It will become another Samui. Most foreigners in the cheap areas also work without thai employees, don't pay tax, don't have a work permit. I know it sounds negative but is is truth, enjoy it while you still can.

sensei cooper

Everything depends on your lifestyle, who you know, the ambient resources available to you and finally most important of all the level of materialism you grew up with. $500 a month in Southern Thailand (approximately 2x more expensive than Northern Thailand) would be very frugal lifestyle, but doable. Here's a secret, if you're used to living in an ashram, prison or the military, you probably could survive on even less. I know people who lived on under $200 a month in America. No, they weren't homeless or on welfare (as far as I knew). They did trade for things they needed like firewood or transporation into town to buy food. Oh, and this particular person had several dogs that he fed dry kibble to in addition to having skin issues (a symptom of someone not eating well). Everything's possible, right.

30 k per month Dudes smoking his socks!!😡

How do you manage to stay so long ? What visa do you use ? Seriously thinking of moving permanently, I will be in Thailand next week for Xmas & NY and will certainly spend time looking into emigrating.

@PhilipJames360

Жыл бұрын

The elite visa for now. Will possibly switch to one of the new entrepreneur visas. A slight caution about your upcoming trip; everywhere (Phuket, Bangkok, Koh Phangan, Chiang Mai) is overcrowded this month. It is still enjoyable, though. Hope you can make a move full-time! smart-visa.boi.go.th/smart/

@MrTyrrell86

Жыл бұрын

@The Borderless Office Thanks for the reply I'll look into them and yes I've noticed how quickly the last month or so it has picked up over there, I've reserved a few hotels for this reason. Much appreciated :)

@rickycannons9022

Жыл бұрын

@@PhilipJames360 Is Samui currently overcrowded? Why are they all so busy and when do you expect it to end?

@PhilipJames360

Жыл бұрын

@@rickycannons9022 a friend is on Samui and says it’s not so crowded compared to Phuket. Maybe things get even more crowded in general, especially with Russian and Chinese arrivals.

Hi all. Is there a website or online group that is recommended to find affordable monthly rental accommodation in Koh Phangan? I am looking for a 1 or 2 bedroom place, ideally close to a beach. Ideally less than or around 12 000 Baht per month. Thankful for any information about finding goof rentals.

@PhilipJames360

Жыл бұрын

Hi Morgan, René from this video is currently in Koh Phangan and has a good pulse on housing and costs. You will find his info in the comments or @rene media

@rcsmit

Жыл бұрын

12k is impossible nowadays. 20-25k seems to be the new standard

感覺很像是你的秘密花園～很棒的風景、你現在長住在泰國嗎？

@PhilipJames360

2 жыл бұрын

你好。 是的，我住在普吉島。 但我希望在沒有隔離的情況下再次訪問台灣。

@user-wj7mi6cq4v

2 жыл бұрын

@@PhilipJames360 非常期待您的到來！

ppl should stop making those video calling Mass torist i. Koh phangan to make It like. bali Will be so sad!!!

Wheres thr 8500 accommodation?

@rcsmit

Жыл бұрын

Jungle Huts. But they might have raised the prices...

Why tf do I live in the US. 😭 Idk but I'm officially saving up in the next year to move to Thailand. I'm visiting for 10 day in April for my birthday and I will definitely be apartment searching. Goodbye expensive us

@PhilipJames360

Жыл бұрын

It’s true. Compared to the U.S. cost of living is best in Thailand - and for me - I feel quality of life is better here. Plus it’s peaceful, less debate and friction, and more kindness. I think you won’t regret it. Happy early birthday.

@livelifewithkaykay5050

Жыл бұрын

@@PhilipJames360 thank you😊

This is a glossed over version of Koh Phangan. I lived there for 5 years, bought land and built a successful property business. Make sure you visit first and get a real feel for the place. This is not realistic.

@PhilipJames360

8 ай бұрын

The main subject in this video is Cooper, you might know him? He is immersed in the island, its people and local community. He has lived there some years now. He is one of the realist people you’ll meet - not glossed over.

@SawItWithMyOwnEyes

2 ай бұрын

No one cares that you’re ruining the place with greed and profit