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Konstantin Kissin put it in perspective when he said “More people in the UK were put in jail because of what they said on social media last year than RUSSIA 🇷🇺” Yes. The UK has fallen.

@12time12

Ай бұрын

Uh, considering they arrested thousands of people in the recent protests over Navalny, I seriously doubt that. They just don’t bother reporting it when Rosgvardia shows up. It’s like saying the Russian economy is booming, then realizing that’s only because it has entered a war time economy - which is devastating to midterm to long term economic health. I’m not even from the UK and can smell the BS.

Unfortunately you are absolutely correct about the NHS and the state of the economy in the UK. I've retired after 40 years as a nurse who woked full time with no breaks. There is a definite gap between the North and South and it is all about wealth. The UK government is absolutely shot at. No one trusts the politicians. During covid all the PPE was delivered by contractors who had ties with the government in some form. If we start to look at how we deal with illegal immigrants we're called racist so no one says anything about how they feel. Stay where you are.... you're happy with Damo, your sons, the in-laws and your way of life. Keep happy.

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing, great to have an insider perspective!

@johnbobson1557

Ай бұрын

Tend to agree with you entirely. As a dentist who threw in the towel 15 years ago and retired early I don't even recognise the UK. It is dreadful! Fortunately I could move abroad and moved to the Philippines. Yes there are problems but minimal compared to the UK and more importantly the people are so happy. I educate my kids in the Far East as it is (proven) to be better.

@billymeyer9536

Ай бұрын

In 36 hours about 7000 african men land in Lampedusa. - perhaps they want travel to UK. 😂😂😂 One thing is shure, they not travel to Thailand 😅😊😮

My mother is 83 yrs old and is a native born Thai citizen. We brought her back to Thailand to retire in a assisted living facility in Chiang Mai, she cannot afford to live in a US based assisted living facility. After living in the US for over 5 decades, its a change for her as she has become accustomed to living in the US for many years. She's gone back and forth to Thailand to live, but this time its permanent for her. I was there with her for the visit to the facility, and the service is exceptional and attention to the residents is nothing like I've never seen. She is indeed in good hands. As a Thai-American, born in Thailand in 1972, I'm seriously considering to retire somewhere in SE. Asia, most likely Thailand if I can get a Thai citizenship.

hi Ryan as a former boltoner (Johnson fold) since moving here the 1 thing I have noticed is my health is a lot better no anxiety. no high blood pressure. lost 10 kilo in weight healthy living. could never imagine now we are settled in roi et leaving and going back to jonny fold 😂 last time I went back for my daughters wedding I couldn't get away quick enough. having lived in Bolton for 59 years it's become the pits .here I have a good life on a little land and happy healthy and content

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

Cheers my friend and thanks for sharing :)

@CreepyTrendMan

Ай бұрын

That's amazing.

@user-kp3dx9qx2g

Ай бұрын

I lived in Bolton for 18 years after I did my nurse training there. In 2005 we moved to Cumbria where my sister and parents were living. It's so much more of a community feel as there are people who've lived there all their lives , especially farmers. I don't tend to look back on my life and regret anything but I wish I'd been braver and travelled more so I could make a choice if I stayed in the UK or not. I've always loved the way that the Thai culture is so much more family orientated. It is very much all about family and taking each day as it comes. Much less stressful way of life that ultimately will keep you healthier for longer.

A Canadian was visiting me in Thailand. He had a heart issue. He could have been seen immediately at a top hospital in Thailand but he chose to return home and use his free medical coverage. Ten days after returning he died while awaiting to see a specialist.

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

Sorry about your friend 🙏

@user-od9iz9cv1w

Ай бұрын

Entirely possible. As a Canadian, if you think you have a life threatening issue, you need to go to emergency and wait for hours. Typically if you have a real emergency you'll get treated. But nothing compared to what I hear of Thailand or Vietnam, where excellent care seems immediately available at reasonable price.

@kennethmcgurn3830

Ай бұрын

All hospitals affordable care, but overnight expensive at private hospitals .Example: private in ICU, $1600; public in ward $15. Ambulance $12. 4 days of treatment by excellent doctors including all tests, prescriptions, $550.

Yeah Thailand isn't perfect but it me the answer has been easy. In Thailand I feel like I am able to live life to the fullest, back home I felt stuck inside the house because I couldn't justify the cost of anything. If a friend asked me if I wanted to do something my first thought was how much was it going to cost? Here in Thailand my first thought is yes.

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

Bingo!

@joemann2178

Ай бұрын

That is a very well observed point 👍

@Makeitblue127

Ай бұрын

Yup so true

@Spock105

Ай бұрын

Bang on , you named it . Wanna play snooker ? ....euh ? thinkin ' 3 drinks plus table time of 3 hours makes about 40 euro's .....sorry ...another day maybe .....here : let's go .

@Makeitblue127

Ай бұрын

I also find it harder to meet people in my own country. So easy here! Never boring in Thailand.

Interesting that I got a mention in this vlog. I don't believe anyone has done that before. My circumstances are a bit unique so my musing don't always resonate with newer arrivals but I try to share my views especially when they don't adhere to the prominent opinion of the day. I love living here and don't share the doom and gloom of many.🙏 Love your views on healthcare and from what I have seen the hospitals in my area are great. I am responsible for my health and fitness. If people took better care of themselves they wouldn't be so dependent on doctors and medication to correct what they have done to themselves. The hospitals are there if you need them however.

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

me too!

@billytheweasel

Ай бұрын

His medical rankings list @8:55 shows Thailand 31, UK 34, and USA 69. Yet my fellow Americans insist that it's the best in the world... a world they've never ventured out into. Medical is great here in Thailand but if you have a serious issue it's suddenly not cheap. Note; some illnesses can't be avoided; cancer is random chance more than anything, and congenital issues like T1 diabetes and lipids are real. So be grateful for the ability to create good health, is my advice, and compassionate for those less fortunate.

I've watched a lot of video's on Thailand - I like yours the best! You just say the way it is - good perspectives and humble about your knowledge. Bang On! - -

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

I lived and worked in Thailand in the early 1980's and remember going to Patong beach in Phuket. There was a small group of shacks for bars and very basic huts to stay in made from bamboo/leaves, very simple. Now I look at images on KZread and it's unrecognisable! I think I'll keep my memories of Thailand rather than visit and spoil those memories.

@guymandudely324

Ай бұрын

You have the right idea.

@vikingvic

Ай бұрын

you might have venture out to some remote phillipino islands to find the same today.

@jjamericanbulldogsander6718

Ай бұрын

I remember this to Koh Samui airport landing strip was not tarmac it was compressed soil ,bamboo huts and palm trees now I am moving out from here +25 years of memories time to make new ones some where else.

@guymandudely324

Ай бұрын

@@jjamericanbulldogsander6718 You have the right spirit. Sometimes a place completely loses its charm and its best to move on to a new adventure.

@user-eq5me6ob5e

Ай бұрын

Yes I just found out Caucasia was actually a Country only a little over 100 yrs ago. Wtf did that go?

I’m English and have lived in New Zealand for 21 years and go back to uk every year to visit parents, friends and family in the south and I can tell you the uk is miserable, expensive, nothing works, customer service is non existent, wages are rubbish. My family nickname it rip off Britain. It’s a great place to visit but to live its hardwork for families. And also the drinking culture and drug taking is through the roof. I’m 50 and went into the local pub with my brother and I have never seen so many people high as kites on recreational drugs. Very sad.

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@brianphuket5951

Ай бұрын

its a sign of the New World we live in. Maybe the Muslim countries got it right?

@ascendant95

Ай бұрын

I saw something about the UK that really surprised me. The 2nd most used illegal substance after cannabis is.....................wait for it......................anabolic steroids lol. Pretty crazy.

@soup-nazi6824

Ай бұрын

​@@brianphuket5951lol then why do they risk their lives to flee to the UK & other western countries 🙄🤡

I lived in South America for 11 yrs, Perú, Ecuador, Argentina and Brazil. Medical care in all places was absolutely excellent. I have been back in the USA since 2019, hideous services!

@effewe2

Ай бұрын

Yes. Sad to say that the USA sucks, as I know, I am American.

@ascendant95

Ай бұрын

Which country did you enjoy the most? If I could only visit one...................which would you advise me to see?

@enough1494

Ай бұрын

@@ascendant95 Perú, but Patagonia is pure magic!

@mikesakas

Ай бұрын

@@ascendant95 Don't visit one, visit many.. you can do it.. If you could only go to one state, city, which would it be? An Impossible question

Thats Very Right Ryan, i come from Holland, and have stayed 2x in Hospital in Thailand, and it was Great. Good Doctors and good and nice Nurses. 🙏

I completely agree with you re England is Finnished, I am retired here from Burnley, I am fortunate enough to have a apartment in my home town and pattaya, I never thought England would go downhill so quickly I'm not leaving thailand I've been planning this for over 25 years, I love this country more than my own, never thought I would say that but what a shame, politicians ruined it, pure greed. Anyway rant over, good luck in your Asian adventures 🙏🙏🙏

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing a Jeremy - appreciate it 🙏

@youngmeldrew

Ай бұрын

Greed and a perverse ideology.

@denistrethewy7288

Ай бұрын

Western government's have totally destroyed the standard of living in their countries.

@CreepyTrendMan

Ай бұрын

@@youngmeldrew Because the leaders are mostly Pedophiles.

Well said Ryan, you talk the most sense on You Tube👏

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

Cheers Roger

people will blame immigration, but also want their house prices and rental returns to increase (more immigration does exactly this). people will blame taxes, but will want their healthcare and amenities to be top notch. people will blame a sole politician for inflation, but continue to be docile against giant corporations. people will blame low wages. but put biliionaires on a pedestal. people will blame the first person theyre told to blame in their circles (friends, mass media). but they will never blame themselves for their own hypocrisy. its easier to fool a man than to convince him he's a fool. we have built this problem in our home countries, unconsciously. thailand is an escape for me, from the growing division and mayhem in australia. i just hope people who move to thailand (or similar), with all that mayhem on their mind, can find peace and happiness. everywhere has problems, and i hope people can find a place that suits them, that gives them that feeling of freedom.

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

Very good points 🙏

@sharkyg4775

Ай бұрын

100% agree

very cool video and warm wishes to you both!...and the kids!

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

Thank you! You too!

Thank you🙏🏼 Happy Easter ❤ love your work

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

Thanks! Happy Easter!

I enjoy your ranting and raving and find it very informative as well, Wishing you and Dammo a great time on your vacation.

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

Cheers Mark - we are taking you guys on the road trip part on main channel 👍

My sons have a very successful business in North East London, they started a company together about 10 years ago, now they employ over 50 people and are having a good life. Just putting a positive comment, it’s not all doom and gloom.

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

Good to hear some positive news! Cheers Roy

@glenloader639

Ай бұрын

There are still many chances to make a go off it in the west. I'm from Canada and many people complain there are few chances. You have to make it happen yourself, too many people only want to work 8 hrs a day. The days of just working 8 hrs are gone that time period has passed, though through the 60 up to the late 80's you could. The government owes you nothing, people have to get off their backside and put in the work!

Always enjoyed your video- lots of good information.

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Excellent upload again. I agree with every word you said.

The native UK population is roughly 49 million people. All of our services are geared to service that amount. From the baby boom of the 50s and early 60s the population rose and was stable for roughly 40 years at 56 million people. There was a strain on goods and services but adjustments could be made - increased class sizes in public schools, remove te over reliance on public transport and increase the amount of fast routes and increases in private car ownership, removal of council houses and switch to private Social Housing. The Thatcher government effectively destroyed nationalised heavy industry, the Major and Blair governments destroyed manufacturing. Therefore the options for employment are service industries, mobile phone call centres etc. The current population is 66.97 million (thats now three years out of date so..) in reality the population is approximately 69.7 million and projected to rise by 5 million by 2030 (that's most likely an underestimate). The system is still geared for a population of 49 million. No wonder everything is grinding to a halt.

@user-nl9me3er7w

Ай бұрын

I know nothing about your goverment really. I'm american but I know this. It aint the govt. that destroyed manufacturing, its basically greed. See people like you fail to realize this. If a publically traced company #1 and basically only purpose is to make as much money as they can for its stockholders. That is what they will do. So with that being said. This is why your country imports a lot of things and plus you are on a damn island basically. In American we import quite a bit and we do not have to import a lot of things, but its cheaper. Its actually way cheaper to build someting in asia for us. Put it on a cargo ship, than for it to be made in america. Our labor cost are a alot more. So you need to direct a lot of complaint to the companies but your country is expensive and its always been like that

@effewe2

Ай бұрын

10000000000000000%. It is basic math. And, sorry to say, you have past the point of no return. Anyone with money who live in the UK, should continue to save for an early retirement exit, getting into Bitcoin and Gold and leave the UK....it is over for that part of the world. All empires must fall.....America is next.

@davidcolman5290

Ай бұрын

Don't worry, I think Australia is on the short list also.

@Globaldave1970

Ай бұрын

@@davidcolman5290 Australia is huge!!!

@davidcolman5290

Ай бұрын

@@Globaldave1970 your right Australia is huge. But still going the wrong way. Explain why Australia is huge makes any difference.

As always great video

Great vlog Ryan. You make a lot of sense

Great video. Glad to see you are real in Thailand.

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

Cheers 👍🙏

Never been a resident of Thailand.but used to do 6 mths Thailand 6 mths UK (L,pool) . Dropped that down now to 4 mths since my Thai wife passed 3 yrs ago. I live in rural Udon Thani 30k outside the city. So I still get a contrast from having a hand in two camps. Been going to Thailand 20yrs , remember getting 69/70 bht to the pound. Was with my Mrs 14yrs Country girl who I met in Udon Thani. For me Thailand wins hands down from what the UK has become. People will say why don't you move there full time. 1, am not rich just a cabbie in L,pool . 2, I have young grandchildren still hear in L,pool. Who I want them to know their grandad not just a photo on the mantlepiece. Fare play to you Ryan you have a lovely Mrs and family. You are 100% better off where you are.

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Hi Ryan, It's always so interesting to listen to you because it's the reality that you highlight, you are you and don't talk a lot of crap about Thailand. (You have a warm heart).

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

Thanks Jan appreciate it 🙏

Having not been living in the UK for 10 years I am not entitled to free health care anymore. As for hospital and dentist you can walk in and get seen straight away. My dentist I use in Bangkok, i walked in they checked my teeth and actually said no charge. Food as in fresh fruit excellent in Thai markets. Depending on lifestyle people many say they can live in Thailand next to nothing. I rent a 1 bedroom condo in Bangkok near Asoke. 20000 baht includes electric, water, WiFi. Fully furnished. Has a spacious balcony, rooftop walk, swimming pool, fitness etc. In UK I would get an unfurnished 1 bedroom flat, pay for electric, gas and council tax. I had been working in the oil and gas industry in Thailand from 2009 to 2016 and am working in Malaysia at present but live Bangkok. I am over 60 now. I felt Thailand was my home so I have a bit of money in Thailand bank so no need to transfer any for tax. I am good for no transfer for 6 years. People have different lifestyles and as regards the taxation a Thai accountant would keep you right on income you bring in to Thailand. For me I feel safer here in Thailand than UK and I enjoy a quiet lifestyle. My Thai partner actually has a big family, she has a few companies and if anything she makes more than my working in the oil and gas industry. She wants me to retire. I did not buy a house for her. She bought a house for me.

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

Congrats on also meeting a good one 😊🙏

@Male666chauvinist

Ай бұрын

Beautiful

@realsatoshihashimoto

Ай бұрын

Same here. Haven't lived in the UK since 1985. Still have an NHI number but no longer eligible for free NHS treatment. British Born and bred. Grandparents fought for Britain in the front-line in both world wars. But if I returned I don't even get health care. Meanwhile they let immigrants have everything for free from day one.Thailand has its priorities right - look after your own people first. I'll never return to Britain. (If there is even a Britain to return to these days!)

Thanks again Ryan 🙏

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

🙏🙏

Spot on Brother! ❤👍👍👍🙏

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

🙏🙏🙏

Happy Easter guys and enjoy the couple's retreat!!! Sooo important to get away and just connect as a couple❤️❤️ ❤

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

Thank you Tammy - we will be taking you along on the road trip part on the main channel - thanks for the warm wishes 🙏🙏🙏

i agreed with everything you said

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

Cheers

Well Said commentary. Great Video.

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

Much appreciated

Hi Ryan happy Easter to you and your family, I love your comments love your content.

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Hope you have a nice trip. Great video. I remember you putting your garden together at your house. I came across one of your videos the other day so I've got some catching up to do. We like your honest views. Maria and Col. Take no notice of negative views.

Love your honesty.

Do you know the Thai phrase for rooting powder (for plant cuttings)? My new house is nearly finished and I’ll be putting a lot of plants in. Hoping to use cuttings where I can.

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

Check out Clone X on lazada

@omgitsabloodyandroid5161

Ай бұрын

Thanks mate. From a Pommie

I like what you are thinking for your possible future blog. Keep it real.

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

Cheers 👍👍

Happy Easter 🐰🐣🐰🐣🐰 🐣

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

you too Louis!

Thanks.

Truthful and honest video Ryan…. Keep up the good work.

HAPPY EASTER RYAN N MO👏👏👍👌😀🎉🎉🎉♥️

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

🙏😊❤️ you too Kim

Great Video 👍🏼Thailand is very convenient for health care.

In Australia a cooked chook from a supermarket @ 280 baht. So very similar in price.

Nice to have some time out together. Mum and Nanny I feel you

What a class act. Always appreciate your fresh clean knowledgeable prospective of Thailand.Easily my favorite KZreadr, living in Thailand. BLESS.

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

Appreciate it Ray 🙏

Great vlog...retirement plans in place...uk is not what it was, but im on coast in NW so pretty unaffected , but my joints need hot weather and a better outlook across many factors

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

Cheers John!

Lots of interesting comments.

You people are good and down to earth….you and your familia are so special to me

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Hi mate you are 100% correct about what you are saying I love listening to your videos so keep up your fantastic work and God bless you and your family montana

Lovely video Ryan love you aunest opinion on everything you speak about God bless you all always 🙏 ❤️

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

You said it right Bro. Don't be held HOSTAGE by fear. 👍

Keep up the good work mate ( Staffy graham happy in Western Australia)

These markets look pretty much the same across Thailand. Love them!

Hello Ryan, I have been following along your channel on and off for a long time. Much respect for the healthy and wholesome way you and Damo are raising your young family. Are you still doing the renovation on the old deserted farm or did I miss something.

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

We have not started as I am holding the funds in BTC and I don’t want to withdraw them yet 🤣🙏

@hozayatlarge

Ай бұрын

Ok, cool. Thanks for the quick reply. All the best in the future 🙏

@herambaanjaneya2041

Ай бұрын

​@@thenakedguruYes and that's why I prefer Silver or Gold - the latter being much more stable. Bitcoin's volatility CAN be problematic depending upon where you are in the cycle but good luck anyway with the farm project! I'm quite sure that you'll be in a position to cash out by the close of this year but watch out for savage volatility if the US stock market suffers a major correction in October/November! But don't panic as I'm sure you'll come good in the end although you might need to just wait a bit longer to sometime in 2025 maybe.

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

@@herambaanjaneya2041 yes I have been overweight Gold for about 2 years, its paying off the past few months, i did a vlog on it somewhere, cheers

Kanchanabuli is inexpensive,beautiful and peaceful. Only a couple of hours from Bangkok. Rivers Ryan...a river runs through it❤

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

Lived there in 2013-2015 taught at kachanakroh school

The price on the whole chicken was interesting. in the USA you could probably get a little bit cheaper at major stores that sale that cooked chicken

@Cyberflatulance

Ай бұрын

Yes, & free of antibiotics and hormones

@markwalker8374

Ай бұрын

Same in Australia and you could never buy cooked chicken like that on a market as the council health inspector would shut it down

@Philip_Thornton

Ай бұрын

Funny in Australia you can't select chicken yourself in a fridge or on ice which you cook after anyway yet you can with fruit you don't cook and many hands have touched.

@allenhill1223

Ай бұрын

Ive been buying whole cook chicken 4.99. But raw whole chicken is 6.99. Why is this😮. I go in the morning and buy yesterday cooked whole chicken for 3 dollars then I freeze them. Every tasty

Pattaya 150 small 180bt large chickens in our local market. In USA last Aug.$8.00.

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the details Michael 🙏

@sunjun222

Ай бұрын

How much is 180 baht about 6 dollars not much savings

@pensionandapassport

Ай бұрын

​@@sunjun222right now that would be around 5us dollars. So 37 percent cheaper. Basically dodging that massive inflation bump.

@robmccormick7412

Ай бұрын

In new Zealand we pay about 340 baht for a big chicken

@michaelphillips4452

Ай бұрын

@@user-sb2wu2qs3k Nothing else is real or otherwise unpoisoned.

Ryan, I always like your talks. They're authentic and full of humble wisdom. You're the kind of guy that I'd like to have a beer with in a pub. A rare breed. Steve, from America.

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

🙏🙏🙏

Happy Eastern Have fun on your second honeymoon ❤❤

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

Thank you! You too!

Great video, love these 'talks' always gold and always informative for someone with a Thai GF and plans for us both to move back to hime in Thailand .

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

Cheers 🙏

Good man ryan im from Ireland but your about the health care I've often been in the accident eemtey for neerly 24 hours

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that steray 🙏

@steray7590

Ай бұрын

Sorry Ryan I meant iń a good way palll. 5 5

I love your content I live in tha bo near Nong Kai

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

Cheers Matt

Enjoy your holiday. You have earned it

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

Cheers Craig 🙏

That was balanced and humble and I personally agreed with most if not all your points - Thailand is what you make of it - certainly have a glass half full mentality -

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

Quite right 👍

Regarding the national treasure that is the NHS, here's my recent experience .... Slipped some discs in my lower back at work on a Monday, laid up in bed trying to call my doctors, can't get through as it's permanently busy. Ended up calling the NHS 111 helpline on Saturday hoping to get some strong medication , unfortunately they tell me to call my doctors on Monday and continue to rest up . I finally give up with the NHS and buy the medication online which is delivered the next day.... In my view the NHS is completely broken by the sheer numbers using it.... I've used the healthcare system in Cambodia a few times in my life and can honestly say it's much better service. The NHS works well if you have an accident and are brought in by ambulance to be fixed up, but if it's a problem that needs an investigation it can take months until you see someone.

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

thanks for sharing 👍🙏

@paulhumphries4023

Ай бұрын

@@user-sb2wu2qs3k No , there's private and government hospitals, I've used both.... Government hospitals are very basic but they are free for locals and cheap for foreigners. Private ones are better equipped but still not up to western standards but still ok for most things. Both are very prompt with the service.

@Male666chauvinist

Ай бұрын

Here in Sydney Australia the doctors in the hospitals want even write ✍️ you out a script for pain medication because TGA class opioids as a Schedule 8 drug and don’t want to help you with your pain because they all think that you are going to turn into a drug addict, tonight on the news they just let out this drink driver for killing a little girl only 5 years in prison, the people running the joint are fuked in the head

@MrJenklns

9 күн бұрын

I tried calling the NHS helpline for a dentist during covid, the biggest nightmare phone call I've ever made, when I did eventually get through to someone their attitude was- WHAT DO YOU WANT TO SEE A DENTIST FOR ?? I thought WTF .....

You are right, in Germany it is the same 😞

Ryan you are always on the spot , as I wount go anywhere , been here for 10 years . have I nice vacation together on your one. Love from Surin 😎❤

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

Cheers Stefan

I Emigrated to Thailand 6 months ago and love it ❤

I needed a knee replacement got it done at a Thai government hospital 2 weeks later after seeing surgeon in hospital and done way faster than back home in Australia

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing - great info for those that don’t understand the Thai health system 👍

A smaller bbq chicken in Canada is roughly $9-12 in my area of Canada.

In Pattaya ( near Pattaya ) we get whole spit roast Chicken for 180b .. and it’s very good . I’m surprised it’s 220b where you are

I got sick in Thailand around Sam Phran district , from driving to the hospital and getting back to the farm was about 1 hour , its a 15 minute drive to the hospital lol . The care i got was great 👍

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing Trent

Those chickens are expensive. You can get a fresh one of a rotisserie on the side of the road on the Darkside, Pattaya for 170 baht.

Trying to get an NHS dentist appointment is like getting the holy grail it’s taken me just over 5 years to get one

Hawaii local chicken 48.00 . And that changes depending on the wight

That chicken is very expensive considering it is in Thailand. Was lucky to have lived in there when it was 55 baht to the Euro and when flights were half the price. Moved home after living in Koh Samui and Korat after 5 years. Main reason for leaving was the visa situation even though I married a Thai plus was fed up at being treated as a 3rd class citizen.

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing 👍🙏

@brianphuket5951

Ай бұрын

I buy the rotisseire chicken at Makro for 195 baht.

@_Alfa.Bravo_

Ай бұрын

... up in Udon Thani half grilled chicken with rice is 80,- B

@rubiarhart2984

Ай бұрын

Bbq chicken from Aussie supermarkets are around $12

Whole cooked chook price Boracay Island PH @ 240 pesos. Exchange rate peso GBP 71 >>>

Yes I am one of theme who leaves to north part of the Philippines is exactly like Thailand was when I come here 1995 and I had my best time here to 2010 then things start changing to the worse, we are not welcome here anymore is the gut feeling so sayonara Thailand. Thailand has become so materialistic that I can’t stand it anymore.

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@roderick2105

Ай бұрын

Where in northern Philippines are you talking about !!

Anyone wondering what is happening to Britain's human population could do worse than chart what happened to its red squirrel population. Greys were introduced which not only declined to assimilate or cohabit with the native reds but, as the greys' numbers increased and outweighed the reds', once a tipping point was reached, the greys saw no need to even go so far as to coexist with the reds. Nowadays, apart from a very small and vanishing few communities, there's no red squirrels left at all. Population replacement has been achieved for the grey squirrels and tipping point has also now been passed with regard to the humans. Heading West is no use as the same is happening to Canada and America (in addition to Australia and New Zealand). Best thing indigenous Brits could do is have their kids learn Russian because sooner, rather than later, they'll have to head back to the Caucasus, where the word "Caucasian" originates and we once hailed from... End of.

@omgitsabloodyandroid5161

Ай бұрын

Nice post, subtle. I agree.

@youngmeldrew

Ай бұрын

Great analogy

@Philip_Thornton

Ай бұрын

The analogy with humans and squirrels is interesting. However, unlike humans, red squirrels and grey squirrels do not interbreed. We can only speculate if this was the case also for humans.

@SebDangerfield-yu7cm

Ай бұрын

​@@Philip_Thornton Good point (excepting it's not strictly true). There has been not wholly insignificant interbreeding between the two subspecies of squirrel (very few greys are of entirely grey ancestry as is even so far as visually apparent through red/ginger coat speckling evident, if largely unnoticed by a casual observer). DNA sequencing has long confirmed as much. Yet, just as MOST greys and reds did not interbreed, so it is with MOST native Anglo-Saxon and Celtic heritage with Asian, Afro-Caribbean and Middle Eastern humans.... Some, but not even approaching an habitual practise. Greys tend to be larger, stronger, more disagreeable (aggressive) and especially territorial (very much influenced by available food resources). Reds often appear visually larger but such is only due to their thicker coats more suited to cooler climate and which also goes to explain why most remaining red pockets are geographically located to the Northern outskirts of the British Isles. A notable exception to this is the Channel Islands which only red squirrels inhabit, but only because no greys have (yet) been introduced there. But I appreciate your remarks. Bold statements, such as my original comment, should always be questioned and validated. It's good to see that a willingness to question and debate hasn't yet been drubbed out of all of us (try though some may).

@zrymill

Ай бұрын

I know it looks ugly right now and like planned democide, but red and grey squirrels did not interbreed, but the humans from all over the world in the UK are interbreeding and producing a new mixed race which at some point will become the new dominant type. It will probably take a few hundred years for that to happen, and a lot of division and maybe warfare, but I think that's what will happen in the longer term. Once people stop using the terms black or white and start describing a mixed race person as a mixed race person, the race thing should start to fall into the background.

If you have the financial means to retire somewhere else outside your home country please do and enjoy life. Don’t let the healthcare system stop you

Happy Easter! Feliz Pascua! Don’t GO WEST YOUNG MAN!

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

Same to you!

@enough1494

Ай бұрын

@@thenakedguru enjoy your weekend with Damo! Much love to you all!

Im English, from Norwich and did the opposite. Thailand, then Bali. After the vid we moved to Solo, java. I couldn't agree more with your opinions of bali and the uk. You talk a lot of sense. Keep the honesty coming, its refreshing to watch. Have a lovely romantic holiday and all the best.

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

thanks James 🙏

Hi Ryan Thanks again good info as usual I have been in Thailand been to all parts over the last 23 years. Yes thair is change all over the world. I am from England Essex boy and getting on in age but very happy with my Thai wife of 23 years.in Thailand. Keep up the good work for all your information Hopfully might meet you one day We past Lahan Sai District yesterday coming back from Rayong and we live in Ban kruat so never know take care. 🙏🙏🙏

I can’t wait to move to Thailand. Been there so many times! I’m okay with the tax, etc.

You are 100% correct Ryan, sadly Britain is broken 😭 xxx

Costco rotisserie chicken costs $4.99, about $5.50 with tax. Can't buy a whole raw chicken for less than 1/2 that.

Wishing you a Very “Happy Easter” With Love and Best wishes.. May that Easter Day brings lot of happiness and joys in your life. May you live long life... And that Easter day will comes in your life Hundred times... Remember me in your prayers..

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much

@shuuyakano1732

Ай бұрын

@@thenakedguru Mostly welcome as each days I'll be praying the Lord morning and night period for each person which are my family and friends as a special friend which is you.

Hi! New follower here, and I'm enjoying your channel! My husband and I are from the US, and have lived in Thailand for almost 9 years now. I have seen visa options getting harder and more complicated over the years. It's frustrating. We're definitely not happy about that, but considering the cost of living, outrageous bureaucracy, and overall stressful atmosphere in the USA, we would definitely not move back there. We have considered other countries more recently, but they all have their problems. Once we moved away from a popular tourist area to a small (mostly Thai) beach town, life has been mostly great! I would like to add that I'm pretty jealous over your fluency in speaking Thai. I'm still trying, and it has not been easy!

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

Welcome to the channel 🙏😊🇹🇭

Well said Ryan, you talk the most sense I’m Thai been living in US over 50 years I’m retired cost living just getting so expensive live in US the health insurance for 2 people cost over $1600 us a month not including dental and vision we planning moving end of end of year to Thailand great video thanks for sharing 🙏

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

I have never had an issue with health care in Thailand! Way to go man speak the Truth!

You had me at, “I don’t know shit about shit”. That resonates with me. Great video.

Well spoken my friend. You speak the truth. But some people have very small minds and no life

Whole chicken is pretty close to the same price in the USA but I am sure not as good.

We just arrived ❤ not going back to the UK

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

Congrats Julie!! Welcome to beautiful Thailand

Costco and Sam’s in the US: $4.99 for. Rotisserie Chicken

@herambaanjaneya2041

Ай бұрын

However, rent/housing, Medical are horrendous! I'm from the UK and here things are absolutely horrendous! Our FREE NHS is useless now as it's so overwhelmed and private Medical care is unaffordable for 99%!

100% spot on about the UK I had an MRI scan in December in Bangkok waited 10 mins for the Doctor, had the scan an hour later, then by 5.30 that night in the theatre having treatment an amazing service, the NHS is trash service making you wait 6 months or even years for treatment.

@BigBoaby-sg1yo

Ай бұрын

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I live in Bolton and I agree with you 100%, it’s so grim and rundown nowadays. As for being a loser leaving the UK to live in Thailand, well I’m glad to be a loser. I’m planning on moving there before the end of this year. I’m coming back for another month this Friday and spending it with my Thai girlfriend and spending our time looking at business opportunities and putting an actual plan in place to make the move easier. Thanks for all your blogs, they have helped me a lot. You’ve sold me your life in rural Thailand. I couldn’t think of anywhere else I’d rather be ❤

You asked about the cost of a whole chicken in America. I buy those cooked whole chickens at the grocery stores for about six to eight dollars, give or take.

@thenakedguru

Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing the details Beverly - hope you are well 🙏🙏