"I Will Die In Thailand," Says American Steve Rosse
Steve Rosse returns! I interviewed Steve 6 months ago when Steve planned to retire in Thailand. In that interview Steve spoke about a promise he made to himself that one day he would make it back to Thailand to see out the last years of his life on a quiet beach. Steve also discussed his financial situation and how he plans to live on a meagre pension of 1500 USD per month. The comment section exploded after that interview. The naysayers said moving to Thailand was another of a long list of bad decisions Steve has made in his life. Well Steve did move to Thailand and in this interview he talks about his life in Turtle Beach, the new content on his KZread channel and of course he addresses the naysayers. #movingtothailand #lifeinthailand #thairishtimes
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@SteveWilner
Жыл бұрын
Hey both of you can we talk or do an interview and talk about life? I'm fairly easy to contact I think? Pete we talked once but obviously you are younger and working on things where me and wife are at currently different stages and locations
1500 USD isn't a bad pension for Thailand! Mine is similar although I own a condo and have ample savings. At this point, I struggle to find ways to spend more money! Also consider retiring in the U.S. on 1500 is a horror show if you don't own your home free and clear. Many such people are homeless or living in cars. Moving to Thailand or other lower cost countries makes perfect sense. Of course the medical situation is an issue here but if you're homeless you're basically almost dead anyway. I enjoy Steve's internet offerings very much.
Steve knows what he wants. Steve is wise. Be like Steve.
This guy is a proper geezer. Wishing him the best of luck and many great years in 🇹🇭
@steverosse
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Craig.
Beyond Steve’s fascinating stories and rare storytelling talent, there is something else on which I can’t exactly put my finger. It is as if he had discovered the ultimate futility of seriousness, and the fleeting nature of everything about us all and about the lives we lead. I think I can also glimpse some deep sadness behind the nonchalance. A talented man with the fascinating experiences that only come with an unscripted life. Wishing him a long, healthy and happy life.
@steverosse
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very, very much for your kind words. They are much appreciated. I wish the same long life, health and happiness for you and your family.
@Farsider3955
Жыл бұрын
Well said 👍
@russiandrivers9986
6 ай бұрын
A lion would never be disrespectful at a golf course but a Tiger Wood
@diannelee1267
6 ай бұрын
Hkjh; '
@majorfeelgoodrecords2740
4 ай бұрын
I couldn’t have said it better🎼🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
I'm Thai and I love hearing stories of foreigners who have chosen to spend their retirement years in Asian countries including my beloved Thailand .Mr. Steve is a foreigner who has found himself. And hope you enjoy living a simple life in Thai Mueang, Phang Nga Province, southern Thailand, peacefully.
@steverosse
Жыл бұрын
Khap khun mahk, khrap!
@potentpudz9311
Жыл бұрын
Hearing a Thai say this is amazing and being a 37 year old man who wants to move to Thailand is rewarding to hear we are welcome
@chenchacrit621
Жыл бұрын
I like to stay in phang nga province , beautiful Beach, 7 national parks lots of waterfall, fish , fruits
@TheCommercialFam
Жыл бұрын
Thailand = best country in asia
Great to know that a year after this interview, this legend is still alive and going strong.
''I dont want to live in New Mexico , i dont want to die in New Mexico'' - this guy is great
The thing I admire about Steve is he marches to the beat of his own drum. Maybe he has lost the beat from time to time or perhaps, on occasion, even lost the drum. But, today, in his sixties he is back strongly forging his own path with his drum sounding out its own mighty rhythm. Bravo! Rompa Pom Pom!
@steverosse
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. I appreciate that.
@petersutherland1985
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, married a woman he did not love, obsessed with a schoolgirl bargirl still, one of his kids will have nothing to do with him, and not enough in the bank for a legal extension or health insurance. Not a lot to amire.
@steverosse
Жыл бұрын
@@petersutherland1985 I never asked anybody to admire me. And after watching, what, half a Zoom video? You've decided you don't like me. Fair enough. So what's your life like, Peter? All successes? No failures? No mistakes? Do you admit your mistakes and take responsibility for them, as I do? Or do you push them way down and pretend they never happened? Do you try to hide your weaknesses from others or do you try to get by as best you can, secure in the knowledge that absolutely every human being who has ever lived has done the same thing? C'mon, Peter. Tell us all about it. Then strangers can talk about you like they know you.
You're a mensch, Steve; at 65 you have more energy and charisma than many 20-somethings I know here in the States. May you live out long and happy years on your Turtle Beach, widowmakers be damned! God bless.
Glad you are still doing these interviews, it's difficult to get good quality interviews on other Thai channels -Thanks for your efforts. I'm a Brit intending/hoping to retire to Thailand soon, so find these discussions useful. Although Steve is a different character to myself he's definitely entertaining, I'll give Steve's channel a look 👍
@jefflinton
Жыл бұрын
One rule for a really happy Thai life. 1. Buy nothing,rent everything
@utubehandle
Жыл бұрын
@@jefflinton Agreed, this also gives the flexibility/ease to move around
The good news is Steve is still going strong 😀👍
For the naysayers: I lived for a full year in Chiang Mai on just $1100 USD or 31K baht per month in 2019. I lived very well on that, no worries. My retirement SS will be roughly $1700 USD (600 USD more) and just like Steve I cannot imagine spending all of that money each month in Thailand.
@steverosse
Жыл бұрын
Moderation in all things, says the Buddha.
@clivebaxter6354
Жыл бұрын
Myself and the Mrs live in Bkk on 30k baht, of course that does not include what Steve is really interested in
@MysTicBiGz
Жыл бұрын
Need bear and hooker money, daily.
@TheCommercialFam
Жыл бұрын
You're lying. You can't stay longer than 60 to 90 days.
@terencegraham8414
11 ай бұрын
You survived and that was it. One serious medical issue and you were done. Stop speaking shit.
Steve is right, it is no problem to live for 50.000THB per month in Thailand, my wife and I have a monthly budget of 43.000THB including everything, food, the monthly payment on our own condo, various insurance, electricity, water, pocket money and so on... absolutely everything is included, and we live in the heart of Phuket and have done so for the last 12 years, and before when we lived in Buriram province in Northeast Thailand, our budget was 28,000 Per month, and these budgets are for 2 people and we certainly don't lack anything, so all the best wishes for your new life Steve🙏👍
@Robd07
8 ай бұрын
If a person lives humbly With No hookers or street girls ....you can live ok anywhere in the world!
Another great interview Pete. You ask all the right questions. Steve is my favourite guest of yours. I subscribed to his channel after your first interview. I love Steve's frankness and brutal honesty. I hope he's with us for many years to come.
@steverosse
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, GP!
Hey Steve. Your a straight forward Guy. Wishing you all the best for the future and Long Life. I've been through the same heart problem and I should have been dead ,that was in 2008. Been to Thailand a lot of times and I think that what kept me going g and new lease of life. Now I'm living in Mauritius 🇲🇺 .
Fascinating guest and a terrific story teller.
Very interesting story by Steve - really enjoyed it. I for one could not leave my mother until she passed away.
Great interview Pete. Gotta love straight talking Americans like Steve. No holding back and no fake facade. The truth is refreshing!
Steve is a great talker and interesting guy. Got a good story! Hard to believe Steve is afraid of anything. Really enjoyed the interview Pete, too bad you did not get a chance to say much. I always look forward to your interviews.
@coffeejazzvibes2194
Жыл бұрын
He seem very afraid of many things in life to me. It is living lonely behind a wall of his own making. It's pretty obvious to see. Hardly the signs of a man who is not sacred.
@googleuser2609
Жыл бұрын
@@coffeejazzvibes2194 Exactly!
Well done Steve - EPIC and INSPIRATIONAL - follow your heart, be present in the moment and live your dream - TIM, PERTH . AUSTRALIA
@steverosse
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Tim.
You're an incredible interviewer !!!!!! So engrossing and engaging wow, all the best success always to you and your fam !!! Hi fellow fans!!! Xox
I love this kind of interviews done in this channel. Thanks.
Steve, we are so different yet not so as our mind sets are parallel. I am 68, have spent much time in the Kingdom and have chosen to live out my time there…now it is getting back.
Love your honesty Sir ❤️ it is refreshing. I wish you many many years of happiness
I initially thought he was going to be obnoxious because he is not so quiet but I really really enjoyed his oratory. Great guy.
Great to see you are still doing your interviews, that guy can talk! But you were excellent as usual, keep it up Pete
Another great guest, very interesting story teller and honest about everything. Great interview!
Oh wow Steve knows how to tell the stories! He’s very interesting and unique! Thanks for sharing your stories Steve! Bravo to Pete too.
Knackered just listening to him! Breath!!
Great interview……really like this guy. Can relate to him on many levels……one being marring the wrong woman and never getting over the damage. Forthright speaking also gets me in trouble here. Buddhist Outlook…….of which many do not understand Not on board with the drugs …..but definitely art/risks an projects. Steve is more than a breath of fresh air. To many just prop the bar up over here as a way of life.
Two of my favourite KZreadrs back in the same room so to speak. I have followed Steve from his first interview with Pete. Great video as always from both gentleman. 👏👏👏👏
@ThairishTimes
Жыл бұрын
I’m very glad you enjoyed it 🙏🙏🙏🙏
@steverosse
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, LFT!
Really enjoyed listening to that interview Pete and Steve is quite the character. I hope he has many happy years living in Thailand
This guy is great! I need a carpe diem year in Thailand.
Thoroughly enjoyed this interview with Steve.A very honest and true to life bloke.
@steverosse
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, D!
Damn cant stop listening to Steve...he just draws you in..not the most eloquent but cant stop myself. Steve needs some magic mushroom 🍄 Therapy....100% cure for social anxiety, depression etc...it wil change the way he looks at life and wont be running but be at peace❤
@steverosse
7 ай бұрын
I took mushrooms in the 70s. Also Peyote, LSD, mescaline, amphetamines, barbiturates, and tons and tons of marijuana. Didn't cure anything.
I like this guy's honesty.
If you are using ATMs to transfer all your money, you're going to lose a lot of money in fees. Not recommended, especially if you're tight.
I worked with Steve in the film biz back in the eighties. He was the real deal and still is. Compelling interview! From a practical standpoint, wish you would have asked about his contingency plans for emergency medical. thanks
@steverosse
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Octavio. I wear an amulet to ward off disease. That's the plan.
@terencegraham8414
11 ай бұрын
The Elephant in the room. Steve don't like those questions Go Fund Me will be the answer.
@PMLynch
7 ай бұрын
@@terencegraham8414 I can think of 2 KZreadrs in the Thailand niche ( one with heart disease and the other with cancer) as well as some in the Philippines niche who have gone Go Fund Me begging in their last days.
Great interview..
So glad you got Steve back on. Loved the earlier interviews and found out he had a youtube channel after your community post. Ended up watching all his videos. Great stuff. PS Steve is far too modest to admit this but he is the king of instagram selfies... you'll have to dig through his videos for that 😉
@jake123pn
Жыл бұрын
He seems great how do I find his channel
@Jefe_Perro
Жыл бұрын
You can search Steve Rosse on KZread or click the link to his channel in the description of this video or in Petes (Thairish times) comment.
@tonybaloney6656
Жыл бұрын
Good thing about Steve is not only is he an eloquent observer of life , he is also an active participant and well aware of his shortfalls. I wish him all the best.
@narellec
Жыл бұрын
That was a funny episode about the Instagram selfies!
@Jefe_Perro
Жыл бұрын
@@tonybaloney6656 Very well put.
Hi Pete, Steve was a real character very interesting interview thanks for keeping the channel alive, and good luck with your new job
I am glad Steve is happy, busy and content…. Some others and myself included are never content.
I love Steve’s channel & have watched them all. Highly recommended! Great interview Pete.
@steverosse
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, NC!
@narellec
Жыл бұрын
@@steverosse I also bought your book “Leaving Thailand - A Memoir”. I haven’t read it yet. Due to your other content, I know I’ll enjoy it.
@steverosse
Жыл бұрын
@@narellec I hope you do enjoy it, NC. Cuz, you know... no refunds.
I wish Steve 20 good fruitfull yrs in Thailand. Happiness keeps healthy. Bless you Steve.
@steverosse
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Lilli. Happy new year to you.
❤❤❤..love to watch this. Hope to meet Steve one day
I met a couple of foreigners who live in Thailand, and both on a meagre pensions. One in Issan, and the other down south.
B50,000 is enough to live his thai life style. Well done to him. He is doing what most people are scared to do. All the best Steve🙏👍👍👍🙏
@steverosse
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Paul!
I really enjoyed that interview! Great stories. I’ve been to Thailand five times and counting.
Steve's comment at about 44:30 is so true.....I burst out laughing when he said this! 😂
Brilliant laugh M B Off, I know the beach where he's at, Perfect.
glad you did another interview with Steve,certainly someone different-glad to see he is going well after his return to Thailand
@ThairishTimes
Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it Duncan, Merry Christmas
@duncanburnett8547
Жыл бұрын
@@ThairishTimes hope you survive the Irish winter!!
Nice interview 👍🏼👍🏼
Awesome interview! Steve's a character
This channel is such a breath of fresh air for SE Asia.
Another Good Interview. Thank you Pete & Rosse
he has a good spirit
Love your honesty sir enjoy your time in Thailand I applaud ppl who follow their dreams especially when they are on limited money and thank you Pete for sharing your amazing videos
Tough day at work Pete, congrats on going the distance, Lol. Seriously, respect that he has the guts to be himself. In similar ways, Ive had some rough years being direct.
Brilliant interview. Love this guy.
Fantastic interview Pete. 👌🏻💪🏻 Steve’s a fascinating guy, loved listening to him tell his stories. Let him know, I use davinci resolve 17- now I think it’s 18. The free version. It’s can be a little overwhelming, but there is plenty of people on KZread telling you how to use it. All the best Mate..🍻
This guy know how to talk.
What an interview! What a story! Interesting guy! Keep up the great work! Thanks for linking to his materials too…
Thumbs up 👍 Pete & Steve
Steve your a fascinating type of guy good luck to you all
Always enjoy listening to Steve. He likes where he is and that's good enough for him. I enjoy watching his podcast on KZread. I didn't know about the tin in the water... Good to know. Thanks for the interview. So I got all that I met tiger woods and his dad went in Los Angeles at a hospital. I won't say which one. His dad had open heart surgery and I was in RN and the unit. I never did take care of his dad but I knew him and I had met tiger. He was chasing after a couple of the the nurses there. He seemed like a slick guy too slick. Dad seemed pretty cool though, but he was pretty sick at the time. Just remembered...
Another very entertaining video Pete. Another great character. Keep up the good work.
@ThairishTimes
Жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏
🙋🏻♀️At the end of your stories, your dialogue for the characters resemble that of Robot Chicken here in the US🤔
He is awesome truthful and amazing personality.
@steverosse
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, T!
Great interview he is so right about these KZreadrs walking around showing the same old stuff lol😅
What a character he is. He was definitely born without a filter which I admire but struth he must a nightmare to live with. Another crackin video Pete👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
The people saying you can't live on $1500 USD a month in Thailand must blow through cash like it's going out of style. I've been living on $1500 USD a month in the centre of Bangkok, and I'm living a pretty damn good life on that budget. I could make loads more savings if I felt like being frugal. And if I went out to a smaller city I'm sure you could live on even less again.
He is lucky to get 1500 dollars every month. Try 520 English pounds which I have every month. If I can live on that in the UK ( I own my own home) you sure can live on 1500 US dollars in Thailand.
Great stuff. Very sensible guy.
naysayers never move an ince because they are too busy looking out and never take time to look in. Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication
An interview shouldn't be a monologue but with Steve it's hard to get your words in edgewise. I saw his previous appearances on this channel and this one was not really adding much at all. Reason being is that if you live in a remote place then not much is happening unless it's in your head.Steve had some interesting experiences 20 or so years ago and wrote some great short stories about them . Now he has no material to reflect on. I guess he could write some fiction if he had the endurance for a novel . He hadn't before but now he's got nothing much else to do . Talking about an impending death is boring. Talking to strangers because of lack of relationships tells you a lot . This isn't a way for life to wind down , certainly not at 65 or so. Heart attacks or not.
@steverosse
Жыл бұрын
Well, I hate to disagree with you, but you're wrong. I've been living in Thailand six months and I've enjoyed every minute. My days are full making YT videos. Eating food. Sitting on the beach. Riding my bicycle. Plenty going on in Thai Meuang, but I'm not writing about it because nobody is buying books any more. I sell one book a day; I've had six hundred views of my latest video in the past 24 hours. Since it's all about seeking attention, obviously video is the way to go.
@jefflinton
Жыл бұрын
He just repeats the same thing about the same subjects over and over again. I could actually outline them here but what's the point? He's going to repeat them anyway.Theres a phrase "He loves the sound of his own voice",that's his essence. He's going nowhere but just wants others to think that he's been somewhere.
Another man who would know the hells kitchen area😂😂
Great to see another interview with Steve that's how I found your channel the first time from his first interview. Maybe I should get him to ghost write my books that some of your subs suggested I write 😁
@steverosse
Жыл бұрын
I don't do that kind of work, but I wish you luck, WA.
@wanderlustasia
Жыл бұрын
@@steverosse thanks btw that was a tongue in cheek comment
@steverosse
Жыл бұрын
@@wanderlustasia So was mine.
This guy can talk under water
Thanks for sharing Steve you have a new suscriber. Pete another great interview, much appreciated !
@ThairishTimes
Жыл бұрын
🙏🙏🙏 my pleasure
Hello Pete! I have messaged you before and told you I was planning. On moving to Thailand. I wanted to give you an update. I have completely moved here away from the Beach in California. I sold my Tesla and everything else I owned and am now living in a dream condo in Jomtien Beach. I had not even been to Thailand until the end of last year and have visited 3 time before I moved. You and your wife had a lot of influence on that decision. I genuinely have nothing but appreciation for the effort you both put into videos introducing other to a real life in Thailand. I am forever thankful! Thanks pal and I hope you are enjoying life where you are. Cheers!
@ThairishTimes
Жыл бұрын
Hey! I am truly happy to know that we played a small part in your decision to move to Thailand. I wish you many years of happiness in the wonderful Land of Smiles
Fascinating interview. I would imagine that one can stretch $1500/month further than in the States, although I heard that rents are very high in Thailand now. So happy to hear that his decision to move back to Thailand is working well for him. Love the puppet show. How creative!
@patrickglennon7058
Жыл бұрын
You can live more than we'll on £1500
Super interesting guy with a unique story
This guy seems nuts! But am glad he's happy in the Land of Smiles! I'm a bit jealous. I'd love to return to Thailand and live in a rural area up North that is not too far from a city. Maybe Udon or Pai.
Im living in Thailand on 500$ a month in Chiang Rai
This guy cracks me up 😂 ❤
Where are the questions? I only hear the answers.😂😂😂 Hi peat hope you and your wife doing well,watching all of your videos,I’m from Thailand but I living in Canada with my husband and two kids , love your channel keep make it looking forward to see every videos of your,❤
@ThairishTimes
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for all your support. I hope Canada isn’t too cold 😬😬
@wiphaweemoore4700
Жыл бұрын
It’s not to bad this week only -16 to -26 it’s not - 30 yet🎄
I Cooked for Tiger Woods Mom And met her in Koh Samui Thailand Lovely Lady 😊
I love watching him with Tim "Grumpy Old Men".
man, I can identify wirh this gent... in so many ways.
I just realised ive conversed with this guy before. Interesting guy to say the least. An author i believe
28:25 I`m just lucky my pants fell off😆
Steve Ross at it again. Let’s gooooo!
i like this dude
I happy steve has made his wish of retiring in Thailand come true . Good luck to him he has found his slice of paradise. I look forward to hearing his stories . Great follow up Pete to his last appearance on your channel
@ThairishTimes
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Jimmy
@steverosse
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Jimmy!
WOW! That was a BRILLIANT interview! I watched the ENTIRE 57.51 Minutes of it!!! I've been watching GRAHAM NORTON and BORED out of my FREAKIN mind as he interviews all these "SUPPOSED" celebrities most who I have never heard of!!! This interview a MILLION times better!!! Yes the Tiger Woods story was HILARIOUS!!! I didn't however know he had disowned his Thai heritage. But sounds like there are two sides to the story ... PS. As a Scientist turned Copywriter, WHAT the HELL is "Typing Medical Transcriptions???" I've never heard of it! It must be an American thing.
@creamydistortion
Жыл бұрын
Yes, it's one of the many "must have years of experience in a very narrow field to apply for a low skilled, low pay job" which constitute the overwhelming majority of the American job market...
Steve is nutts. Still floating on oky doky. Good for you steve. Enjoy. Happy.
$1,500.00 USD a month is enough money to live reasonably well in Thailand outside high priced tourist areas.
Hard to understand how he would make 100,000 a year and only gets 1500 a month ss
@steverosse
8 ай бұрын
Because freelancing in the film industry you are paid on a 1099. Responsible for making your own SS payments. As a young, cocky man I chose not to. Then I worked for eight years in Thailand, and did not pay into the system. So my payout is smaller than most American men my age.
@jackpopp7556
8 ай бұрын
That makes more sense
Thailand is like the new Pompei.