Its the way life goes, we always get used to things. The honey moon phase is real (in everything). What keeps a person still enjoying things after a while, playing mind games- think about a past, when you were in humble beginings, maybe not much food on table etc, etc. Think of starving kids in africa, or war zones, then you start appreciating things right away. Thailand is big, so can always mix it up, plus always can travel to nearby countries for a change up. Thats why you must find hobbies, have a routine, etc. One hobby becomes boring, do something else. This is like 1st world problems, cmon now.

When your life is full of short term degeneracy fun, you’ll eventually get bored and go find some deeper connection. But then your brain that has been shooting serotonin nonstop given all these short term pleasures starts to get bored of the boring more stable deeper connection, you end up again at walking street looking for degeneracy. Such is life of a retiree in Pattaya.

@JoeyBlogs007

3 ай бұрын

That sounded deep.

Been to Thailand several times . Phuket was always engaging . Pattaya after 3 days bored and wanted to move on . Retirement in Thailand 🇹🇭 presents a problem. Taking your hobby-with you requires transporting it and whether your able to take it to Thailand Is questionable . There are only so many beaches, markets, bars , restaurants you can visit without getting bored and in retirement money is limited.

@robiewonga6539

3 ай бұрын

Its probably a better place than where most people come from in many ways. When i look out of my balcony every morning and think of where i come from no brainer

@user-fe1jg3gs8l

3 ай бұрын

@@robiewonga6539 your right of course . The rat hole in Darwin I live in is determined by cash on hand , the same in Thailand I guess

@MrORANGEMAN1966

3 ай бұрын

I agree 100 %

Thanks for sharing these thoughts and tips. Really enjoyed the video, and I agree with trying to find that middle lane and to keep things exciting and fresh. To me, however, the main problem with Thailand are the challenges to do part-time work or to volunteer as a foreigner. It's almost impossible to do those things legally, especially if you want to do multiple ones (for example, volunteer 2 days a week in a hospital, work at a cocktails bar during the weekends and coach a high school sports team 6 hours a week). Those things can be very enriching and missing that element is a cause of both boredom and concern for me. Hobbies, studying languages, working out are all great but they are not completely fulfilling to me. I like your idea of going back and forth between Thailand and home, and take advantage at home of the larger amount of part-time work and volunteering options. That could be a good solution, but not sure if it works for the long term. Anyways, if you have any thoughts or tips about this please feel free to share them :) And thanks for the video again.

@thailandwithalex

2 ай бұрын

Agree. Almost anything can be considered work.

Wise words ... 👍

Hi alex have subscribed to you your video are great thank you from Scott new Zealand

@thailandwithalex

3 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard and thank you!

Speaking for myself, I would rather live out my retirement somewhere like Thailand, Cambodia or Vietnam. It is still affordable on an average pension. However, retiring within Europe or the USA with its associated high living costs I would struggle to have a decent retirement.

@thailandwithalex

3 ай бұрын

Agree 100%

Personally I can't take Thailand more than 6 weeks maximum

Its what you make it simples

If you like to talk to drunks Thailand is perfect for you. If that isn't your thing you might try kayaking some of the many white water rivers.

Boredom can occur anywhere - more so in retirement. Whilst i'd 'like' to spend some retirement time (59 here) in Thailand, that the accommodation one would get would probably be a 1 or 2 brm apartment, would BORE me quickly, as compared to my 4 brm big home in Central NSW (where i have to look after my place, lawn, and overall investment) . Boredom would come from not having a car, all of my stuff that i've collected over decades. Hanging around coffee shops, bars (not thanks) and trying to find things to do would quickly bore me. The challenge is 'how' to beat the boredom ? - how does one find new friends in a foreign country ? Is this going to be expensive, getting out to find them (clubs, social gatherings, parties, etc) ? I might give it a few months traveling there (granted those visas aren't cheap). Ultimately - it's about trying to find some passions to help you spend your time (gym, traveling, new experiences) - and sometimes home is the easiest place to do that. (buying something with a 'Thai partner ?? ' - no friggin way - don't get suckered into doing that !!!!)

Have you visited all the hot springs up north? How about all the caves around the country? Have you thought of hiking the national parks? You can view wild elephants, wild crocodiles, wild bears.

@thailandwithalex

3 ай бұрын

Not yet, but I will be travelling more. I'm usually pretty active but am carrying a messed up knee. Would love to hike!

@OrangeUp

3 ай бұрын

Was there, did it 😉

What! Thailand was interesting - surely not

hi alex...3-4 months is what i am interested in. i want to go somewhere with a hospital & good medical. i do have some questions before i can make a decision. your videos are very helpfil.

Never boring when you have so many luktung morlam concerts, nightlife gets boring very quickly

yea no concerts.

I'm a simple man. Feeding elephants, visiting museums and temples, lounging on a beach, hiking, "walking the street," taking a thai language class, attending a muay thai event, participating in festivals are all things that will keep me occupied.

@ChupraCumbra

2 ай бұрын

None of these things you you do tomorrow or next week.

Obviously, each to his or her own. For me, I don't feel the need to fill my day with craft hobby type activities as I find that boring. But I do enjoy being in nature and I enjoy travelling so try and have at least 2 or 3 trips away each year. I also enjoy surf beaches more than flat tropical beaches so many beaches in Asia, while beautiful, are not soemwhere I would like to live long term. Bali is an exception, as well as other spots in Indonesia. But now I live inland a few hours from the ocean and that's hard, but I have work and family activities that make it all good. Spending more time in Perth or the east coast of Australia is my plan for the next few years, as well as SE Asia and maybe visiting the Philippines, but not to live long term.

Dime a dozen podcasters are definitely getting boring

If you are bored in Thailand, you are bored with life.

Eat, drink, bars, loose women, shop, sightsee

You are at least 30 years late.

@dksharron

3 ай бұрын

@@Rodderz1 I would not go that far, but it was a lot more fun 30 years and more ago, and I was 30 years younger as well.

Have you been to bang saray

@thailandwithalex

3 ай бұрын

On my to do...and to video list. Anything you would recommend there?

@scottgeen3062

3 ай бұрын

@@thailandwithalex bang saray just show town maybe talk to expat living there thank you from Scott new Zealand

@ChupraCumbra

2 ай бұрын

Most boring place on Earth 🌎.

'Some people', those with a brain realise this as no imagination.What you didn't think about tings to do when you are a dummy?

Get an ebike:)

Maybe you're just boring.

Won't you get tired of your home country. Cold and friends. I am bored today, in the US I am 65 years old. Boring.