"sitting in bars 11 am drinking alone... and they don't really look happy" (с) 👍👍👍

Beats sat at home in the UK watching tv all day if retired!!!

When i was Bangkok for 2 months i kept myself busy with Muay Thai,photography, exploring the city and meeting new people i kept a nice routine going yea I partied here and there but i liked waking up refreshed and ready for the day instead of being hungover

I know a lot of guys in Pattaya who don’t drink much who are into the gym , Most of these guys are into bed fairly early and train in the morning and might have one night a week of a few drinks Good positive video mate

It's now proven that alcohol is a poison slowly killing you indeed... That's why there's a big trend on alternative non-alcoholic drinks (kombucha, ginger, mocktails, smoothies, etc...)

I’m guessing the guys in bars all day didn’t start off that way … alcohol is a sneaky drug that takes over when your not keeping it in check . And once it takes hold it’s extremely hard to break the habit .

I never get bored in Pattaya. Just have to have a night in sometimes to recuperate.

Thanks for the vids- keep up the good work!

I love this Video. Keis 1(Mr.Adam) + Pattaya + Skateboard + His Friend + video editing = Great Jobs.👍✌️🍻 U got 4 things in Patt = Sea sand Sun and & Beers.😆😆✌️

This has been one of your best videos yet, just being out there doing some skating and spitting real talk. Good work. ✌

Great video! I’m actually a Pattaya KZreadr who hardly drinks and my last video was mostly about how to make friends here outside the drinking culture. I’ve also been talking about mental health in Pattaya recently quite a bit. While BKK definitely offers more, there’s plenty in town for sober (and mostly sober) people here. For me personally, the beach makes me happy and as long as I’m living outside of town (in Kasetsin Pratumnak currently) I’m loving everyday. I’m retired but everyone of my days is full. 🙏🏼

@keisone

Жыл бұрын

Ah awesome, yeah thats a great point, and why I also stay Pratumnak sometimes. I always miss the beach in Bangkok, thats why I am always down 😊

@OneJame

Жыл бұрын

Watched that last vid of yours Pete, spot on and had lots of helpful tips. Really glad all of this content is available for me to help make the best decisions for my upcoming move. I am lucky that I already have family in Thailand, but they're out in the country area near Khan Kaen. I'm coming from Sacramento, CA and def looking forward to actually being able to afford living by the beach for once. Beachfront property is far from reasonably priced here in California, hell, anything is far beyond reasonable here anymore. $1500 MINIMUM for a crappy 1 bedroom apartment these days. Hence why I am leaving. I will be staying in Bangkok for a week, either of ya'll have some "must see/do" ideas? Would be much appreciated. Keep up the good work folks!

@peteonretreat2023

Жыл бұрын

@@OneJame Keis would be the one with the BKk info… I still haven’t spent a night in the city yet.

@keisone

Жыл бұрын

Take a ferry up the river, that’s always fun.. if you can stay in a hotel on a high floor or visit a rooftop bar somewhere, it’s great to get a good view to see just how big and crazy this city is 😊

@pbt3051

10 ай бұрын

What's the best way to hire an experienced expat travel agent type, or trusty free lancer to set up a 3 month trip to Thailand, with possible multiple extensions? I have your attitude and I'm not looking to sexpat party or drink. I did all that back in Thailand in the 80s-90's. Also, who to stay away from in the travel business. Anybody?

100% spot on with the video mate alot of temptation in Pattaya and also can be a lonely place at times i guess most of the older blokes move to pattaya for the convenience of all the bars being close by

You are livin the dream! less drinking more skating and some partying with the babes by the beach! What? And with the bike you were talking about the other night, man I am seriously envious, sorry, inspired, seriously inspired by your fantastic life choices right now! Another awesome video too.

Great video. True a lot of old men sit in bars all day drinking beer. They have enjoyed their lives, can not go exploring, or do not want to. They seem happy doing this in a better enviroment than in the west. I am english and more or less do the same here ! When retirement comes I willl happily join them in pattaya. Seems a cheaper option also.

@Hoxton66

Жыл бұрын

Couldn't have put that better, 100 percent,

I dont know why I watched this, as a completely non-drinking 50-something woman who's never heard of Pattaya, but I really enjoyed it 😊.

You treated that good didn’t put shit on people but gave a nice heads up well done

Beer o’clock is always after 4 pm 🕓 Earlier than that is just asking for trouble! 🎉🎉😂

Good take and important discussion. Thailand has so much to offer which includes activities that over the long run may not be particularly good for long term physical or mental health. The upside is there are just so many opportunities to move outside of that "transactional" relationship you mentioned. There is still adventure awaiting those willing to push themselves away from their beer bar stool and move even slightly outside of their norm/comfort zone.

Great Advice & Tips To Make People Aware Of, Even If They Think They Have Things Under Control. Thank You!👍👍

Another great vide0, cheers mate

@keisone

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! 😊

I like your youthful exuberance to life here. Yes, the "Pattaya Flying Club" is real sadly. I was told on my first day at work here "booze and women will bring you undone". And true, it very nearly did. But I survived, somehow. I still like a few beers after knockoff, but I hold down a fulltime job as well and only go off reservation when guests are in town.

Great vid mate, I'm hearing you on the one drink turns into many hahahah 😂😂

There was a pair of Aussies that I saw drinking every morning by about 0730 in Jomtien every day for the two and a half months I lived there this year. They were at the same seat at noon when I'd be out for lunch as well. Every. Single. Day. Getting good at saying "no" is the ticket.

Absolutely no no surprise to me to see people drinking at 11 AM in Pattaya.Keyboard great 24/7 in Pattaya’s Home of cheap hotels, drinks and perfect ladies. 1 Word Outstanding

great vlog keis. So true about thee drinking and x pats. Its so scary how things can get out of control that's if you were ever in control of drinking. What you said is exactly what can and will happen. it starts at a few after work and ends up taking over your life. All you can think of is where is my next drink coming from and how do i pay for it. As you know keis i can say this because that was me 5 years ago and for me if i didn't change i would not be alive or in jail. Dont need to drink to have a great night.

@keisone

Жыл бұрын

Yeah man, I had been thinking about that since we met!

@joegiccominato7402

Жыл бұрын

@@keisone Thanks mate.

There is plenty to do other than partying in pattaya-like playing golf,fishing,exercising,bike riding,arts & crafts.Some people are just boring & dont have any hobbies besides getting drunk everyday 🙄

I had a chat with you and Sam when he first came. Had a chat on SOI Buakhao. I'd just arrived a few days earlier and I was going to hard for someone my age .🎉😂. Had the hangover from hell a few days later. And put on the brakes. Chilling out on the islands riding bikes and meeting locals at the moment. Having a great time.

Good video Adam 😊

Thailand for Fun, Philippines for Love

Temptation is everywhere, the key is some kind of moderation. It’s tough in a place like Pattaya where there’s a bar/go go bar literally on every corner.

Adam not just Thailand, having holidayed in Tenerife, Spain etc plenty of expat alcoholics there albeit not so many.

Hi there. I c workouts in the gym are not really your thing but actually every condo in Pattaya/Jomtien has a gym and at least one pool. There are definitely options for staying in shape and living a (at least halfway) healthy lifestyle. Anyway I love ur vids keep bringing that good work 👍🏽

Temptations for sure , I’m in northern bkk as you know , I’m quite disciplined , I rarely drink and have a slow way of things I try to structure a bit too ..

When I was visiting Pattaya often, I would never drink during the day. Yes, I would drink all night (no curfew in those pre-internet days), but that would mean getting to bed late, getting up late (middayish), having a long, lazy breakfast, followed by a swim. If I was up earlier, I might go to a beach further down the coast or some tourist spot. Or just walk around Pattaya, have a coffee, READ (books, papers, etc.) and in the old days go bowling. Even though Pattaya has always been intense, I always tried to slow down time to a very relaxing level. Perhaps most importantly, the transactional relationships have changed for the worse. Girls just see men as cash machines. In the old days, they'd be your girlfriend for as long as you wanted (yes, they were 'compensated'). Things were pretty chilled out; no pressure. I still love Pattaya, but it's very much a business town rather than a laid-back r'n'r town now.

@thebaronofoz

Жыл бұрын

110% 💥💢💫

Wow food for thought , I will retire next year and Thailand will be a part of my yearly plan and what you discussed has been on my mind ! I am smart and wise enough to live well . Hope this helps someone think about there life plan ! Thanks , enjoy .... Cheers , LOL 555

Understand it mate, just here in Loei provence, and today was a drinking day, thai culture 😊 Anyhow, cheers mate, C Ya in the next one Adam , 🙌🍻 Days are expensive if you like it is , depends mate 🙌🍻. It is how you live your life no matter what 🙏

I used go pattaya 1 month at a time drank everyday it gets out a control now i only go 2 weeks at a time its not so crazy now im back August cant wait

Ya know, I remember last year when you were saying "I might look at a place in pattaya" and at the beginning of the year I was wondering why you never pulled that trigger. Then I spent three months in Pattaya from February to late April. I get it. Boy, do I get it. It's not just the issues with party culture, either. There's the boredom. There Is plenty to do in the surrounding areas around Pattaya, but man, if you're just staying local and not drinking constantly, it gets BORING. I'm a gamer, so the GLP eSports cafe helped quell my temptations with GTA Online and Forza Horizon 5, thankfully.🤣🤣

@shaung3223

11 ай бұрын

Haha. I hear you. In my hotel room I had a guitar amp, stereo, electric n acoustic guitar and chipped PlayStation 2. When I finally went back to England I just left the amp n stereo there. God my neighbours must have hated me 😂 I was at the age where I didn't give a shit though.

Hey There, I agree. Always have a few good friends that Do Not drink booze. I go a bit crazy on my 27-day debauchery-bad boy exploits once or twice a year. BUT - When I retire in the heart of Pattaya. I will pretend I am a crazy tourist on The first Friday or Saturday of every month. Know your limit drink within it.

A lot of the older Australian men choose to live in Pattaya/ Jomtien because they can't afford to live in Australia.

Alcohol takes up so much of body energy...i reduced it a lot .....i have more energy in morning time and full day to do more activities.....

My TEFL teacher from Cha Am was a JT alcoholic and unfortunately found out a few years down the road after I left Thailand had committed suicide just like you said. He was an expat from South Africa

True !! Good video. The hat u wear is a great city to skate in . Great weather also . I know was born there and skated pools there in late 70s early 80s. Ur right thats a great area right in front of view talay 3 on that strip (dongtan) between yinmon and jomtien. AA clubs in jomtien and right by treetown 😀Up to You !!

Very on point. Been here nearly a year. 20 years in Tokyo was enough big city for me. Got a job and a steady girl (not from a bar) and a place in the far end of Jomtien, nice and quiet. Those old guys sitting in the bars early really need a hobby, if you engage with them you're likely to hear their life story and how some (bar) girl took all their money🤣🤣🤣

Dude You literally said this 😂😂😂 Iam trying to cut down on carbs in my food, I want my carb consumption to come from beer.. 😂😂😂

@keisone

Жыл бұрын

Haha yeah, but not every day! Lol

I seen you today when walking at Thong Lo station 👍

Hey Keis! Another great video from you. I will be coming to Bangkok in August/September for 30 days. I will meet a lovely lady I met online and spend time with her. I haven't traveled in years and it will be my first trip to Thailand, so excited! I am not into sitting in a bar all day or crazy nightlife, but my girlfriend said she will take me to Khao San road one evening, haha. I want to visit some of the beautiful temples and other sights and as I am also an old skateboarder, I want to check out the Bangkok skatescene. I stopped skating almost 10 years ago but still love the culture. I will be staying in the Pin Klao area, close to where my girlfriend lives and works - It will be a trip of a lifetime!

@keisone

Жыл бұрын

Awesome mate, sounds like you are in for a hell of a trip!! Enjoy 😊

Nice video just hung out with cb media there last weekend for a few hours😎

@keisone

Жыл бұрын

Oh nice, Chad is a legend!

Tonkatsu Kazan is my go to Ramen place in Bangkok. It's in the building on the corner of soi 23 (where little Italy restaurant is). Highly recommend if you haven't tried it.

@keisone

Жыл бұрын

Oh Yeah!? I will check it out for sure, thank you!

I'll be there in the end of July show me around im happy to be in your vids

Awesome

Actually on a legit "golf trip" here...haha. The early morning tee times are a bit of a challenge so I go out early and keep it to just a few beers the night before. Cheers!!

I dislike Pattaya... But I love living in Jomtien. They are different worlds.

Hey on your suggestion I went to that Ramen spot Ozawa was pretty damn good!! However Chabuton in Terminal 21 was amazing as well, mostly because they had Ramen and sides i never seen before even the Ramen spots in Tokyo didn't have the little dishes that Chauton had. Just a Ramen FYI. Also as you seen before I made fun of a ton of those old white men with young chicks in a ton of your past videos but after meeting them all of them were super nice. it was fun listening to them complain about how expensive each of their home countries are and how Europe is going to hell in a handbasket haha

@keisone

Жыл бұрын

Oh Nice, yeah I have had similar interactions with the guys and they are always friendly..

I generally do 6 weeks in Thailand. Even thou it is a holiday I still try not to drink until after 7pm...do gym and walk around eat etc meetups during the day...routine is the go... I also see the expat guys routine is drinking... Not good 🤔☕

Can you do a video on golf in pattaya/thailand?

Wise words mate. Been there n done that. How the night life gets you is by staying up a bit later n later then before you know it ,your going to bed at 7 in the morning and getting up around 4pm. get something too eat then back in the bars. Once your in that cycle its real hard to break. I did try to break the cycle but you could always hear the night life outside your hotel. However, if you have a little job and a mrs with you its a fantastic place to live. Cheap, hot and friendly. Jackpot.

Keisy got a point. I mean who wants to go to a bar 11ish with there mates and talk about the night before over a few cold ones when you can go skateboarding.

@keisone

Жыл бұрын

Different if ur on holidays.. but eeeeeeveey day? 90% of those dudes are alone anyway lol

So where's that lil park at there ? I know of the the others, one in the middle of the streets, and the one on the north beach. I went to Maple in BKK. Was that pipe n bowl there when you were there ?

Yea I had to leave Pattaya for Bangkok last week. Everything made me want a drink 😅 outskirts of Bangkok are much better.

I personally avoid bars and if you have to buy drinks you need to know they are not friends. Bangkok has so many things to see and do you should never get bored. I personally dont like big cities but now being in Bangkok a week ago I get what you mean and ai love the city and the convenience of the transportation system. One down side is it seems to take almost an hour to get anywhere around the city.

Great advice Adam. I wanted to find a way a reason to go to Pattaya for the second time. The problem is I'm getting married soon and I hope to have a guys trip/fun before I hop the gate.

See you in late July buddy ! Down a few drinks at Jibby's in LK Metro

In the words of Alan car-easy way to stop drinking. “Imagine bragging about how much self control one has when it comes to eating carrots, only every now and then.”

I imagine the drinks are cheaper over there too.

true and true

I like Pattaya but chose Bangkok for a lot of the same reasons. It’s still challenging to turn off vacation mode in Bangkok, would probably be near impossible for me to do in Pattaya.

@keisone

Жыл бұрын

hahaha exactly!

Sam showing up 45 minutes late tells me he should fit right into the thai life style #thaitime

When was this filmed? I thought it was raining season there....

Manila filled with ex pats that drink daily. Most of the heavy hitters are Australian but they are fun to party with 😊

What was the name and location of that Ramen restaurant where you and Sam ate at? I've only been to Ippudo which is my favorite place for Ramen (located on the bottom floor of Central Festival Mall)

Keep it up

Hi awesome video. So you wouldn’t recommend a recovering alcoholic/drug user go to Pattaya if he is three years sober?

@keisone

9 ай бұрын

Thailand has so much more to offer, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Koh Samui, Krabi.. There are better beaches and better cities really..

Adam, where exactly is that spot you are at in the end of the video ??

@keisone

Жыл бұрын

That’s pratumnak beach 😊

I speak as someone who only holidays there, however I can understand to some extent. A lot of people get addicted. On flip side, to see people jogging down beach road is often & the gyms are packed. Regarding bars, on holiday I'll go in at may be 2PM until dinner, normally 7PM I guess & obviously back out. On my first time went bar near Avani & drinks so cheap I'd be ashamed not to get a girl a drink. Admittedly do it loads it's daft, but a girl & mamazan in a bar is part & parcel, I'd be embarrassed not too, For those two drinks as well as my own, it's costing me less than a pint I pay back in UK. 4 times now & each time at the end, I like to give to homeless people, tips to hotel cleaners & favourite bars / restaurants. Living there I understand be different, depending on salary of course, but holiday wise I find I can't spend the spending money I bring. Booked next a new 5 star hotel in centre Pattaya, near Robin Hood, close to Soi Buakhao. 2 weeks for £772 B&B in a deluxe double, it's awesome. Can't wait for Christmas & New Year

I only go to Pattaya when I'm on vacation because that's what I'm there for... to drink and party with friends who are there for the same reasons. I do plan on retiring in Thailand, but I probably won't live in Pattaya... perhaps Hua Hin?

I agree with you on this, other youtubers also agree. My issue is that I will be arriving by, and living on my boat. Not sure if I can do that in Bangkok. Also Pattaya is the least expensive place to live in Thailand while Bangkok(and perhaps Phuket) are the most expensive.

@keisone

Жыл бұрын

at the end of the day, its all about self control, doesn't matter where you are 😊

@bruceklein9008

Жыл бұрын

@@keisone Yes, and I drink very little.

@thebaronofoz

Жыл бұрын

@@keisone "at the end of the day, its all about self control, doesn't matter where you are " 110% Man 😇💥🤟💫

I think being anywhere new (for an introvert like me), it can become challenging to make new friends without a bit of dutch courage. I haven't been to Pattaya before, however i can imagine it's a bit like Phuket, where you go for a week and then move on.

@mickzed6393

Жыл бұрын

Nothing like Phuket. Phuket is far more diverse, in age demographic, natural beauty and things to do. Even Patong ( part of Phuket ) is more diverse.

@DMcF

Жыл бұрын

bro its nothing like phuket. Best place in the world!

Can you let us know about the skydiving in Pattaya service would you recommend- I know random question but trying do as much thing than just drinking on vaca

@keisone

Жыл бұрын

I actually havent seen skydiving in Pattaya, Buzzin Pattaya did one of those motorised parachute rides though, check out his channel!

@thomasschumacher5362

Жыл бұрын

Most of the skydiving in Pattaya is done without a parachute

Hey Keis I'm here in Pattaya as well! Would love to meet you one day and hopefully get some insight about Chiang Mai!

@incometools8355

Жыл бұрын

Been here for 3 weeks already 🔥

@Hoxton66

Жыл бұрын

It's boring, 2 days that's all.

First yo Leshgoooo 🫣 Pattaya goes ok

@keisone

Жыл бұрын

Second my good man! But Sonny is a freak lol

@Sonny.E

Жыл бұрын

@@keisone Hahaha 🍻 🤖

If you don't do anything in life in moderation it will come to bite you in later life. But for people on here to jump on the pious wagon slating the people that drink in the morning just tells me they have little lives of their own and have never been to Thailand or spent very little time there but still become keyboard warriors. If they are enjoying themselves leave them alone, not everyone walks around with a coat hanger in their mouth for a permanent smile and everyone has their own hang ups. For some it's an outlet for conversation they don't get alone in the place they stay, they may have had lives you couldn't have even dreamed of or jobs that have taken them across the globe. Before you judge people get to know them and walk a mile in their shoes.

Living then life 🎉🎉🎉🎉

@keisone

Жыл бұрын

Yesssssssssir!

I drink everyday. But usually not hard to the wall. Extra calories to help me run twice a day. One at lunch after a morning run. 2-3 after the evening run with the training partners. I mostly run mountain trails and I love. Thai jungles so for me it’s Chiang Mai and koh Chang if it’s burn season. Koh Chang is more older kind of expats at white sands but Chiang Mai there are heaps of younger digital nomads. Nimman particularly with Old City mote of a chance to need the older - somewhat more negative lonely boys Lots of people to learn from. In HK we have a lot of suicide amongst expats atm in HK. I came across a body hanging couple of months back on a trail run at night - which was trauma.more so the police follow up. Keep it chill brass

Do video riding your skateboard from the top of soi 5 to the bottom.!!!

Golf trip? You told us car trip :P

I well say if you stay in Pattaya ,you don’t have to go on the bar all the time there are so many place you can go and eat and drink to .but you have to not go the same place all time .when you eat .there is many others restaurants where many Thai’s go 😜😜

Love that you took a break from the booze and send a positive message but the real question is does Jett go 22-0 or does Chase come back and beat him straight up 🤔

@keisone

Жыл бұрын

For the love of god I hope chase gets back up there.. wish Kenny was around more too.. Favourite comment on this vid btw! 💨

@mikedezo424

11 ай бұрын

Didn’t know you kept up with all of the races still. That’s sweet. I watch all the US super cross and motocross 🤠

maybe that's what they want to do - retire after working hard - relax and drink beer They probably think you are mad with ear pods in your ears carrying a skateboard

3:06 Was that girl in green holding the white umbrella a freelancer? I didn't know freelancers came out that early

Keis you said FOMO, do you trade?

Brother, the music is significantly louder (first half of the video) than your voice.

Only you can be happy 24 hour a day. Can’t fallow you already drunk half way 🤪🍺

The biggest habit one needs to form anywhere is just being able to drink alternatives. Good friends really dont care if you choose non-alcoholic options when you go out. It allows you to still enjoy yourself, be healthy and conscious of the moment. Pacing out your drinking with just water or soda or mocktails will be better for your health albeit you'll still spend a pretty penny if you go out alot as a Coke will probably cost about the same as a beer.

Yeah alcohol is a big problem there's a lot of expats that go down that Wormhole and they don't get out of it I've never found any use for alcohol myself but there's a lot of people that do and they have to spend their money on it it's one of those expenses that it seemed the very unnecessary I can see maybe smoking on a little bit of God green here in there but that's about all I would never go there foreign country and getting drunk and do all that stuff just not me I like to be aware of my surroundings cuz you grow up in the hood you never know what the hell's about to pop off next and specially if you're going to a foreign country you never know what's about to pop off

I relate to this video so much, there is nothing but a drinking culture there 🤣 I used to live in Jomtien for a year, 2004-2005, (I went into Pattaya every night, but like you say, its better to live slightly away from the main Pattaya area), the exchange rate then was 68 baht per £1. I went back this year and its 44 baht per £1 🙄 It's cheaper in the UK for me to drink now. In Pattaya if i hit walking St and LK Metro in the gogo bars i was spending upto £800 a night ($1028) with the barfine for lady included this year. In 2004 it used to be 2000 baht for long time with the girls, now its 5000 baht minimum for gogo girls wtf haha, they earn a hell of a lot more then me now. Regarding the alcohol.. I was drinking heavy, 1 bottle of Jack Daniels every night for a year. It can get stupid. Nothing to do, and too much alcohol leads to some ermmm instances best not said on youtube, even though none of them are your fault, obviously... Ha ha.

Its not just Thailand but all these places expats retire to see them all just drinking all day ... i suppose as the saying goes you got to watch wot you wish for cus you mite just get it 😂

As far as expats go if you had a quality, healthy life back home you'll have it here. I drink at night at home every night, every couple of weeks go to a bar with my wife, however I'm up at 6am and hit the gym and then later once the sun goes down we go for an hour walk by the beach. I also spend an hour each day learning Thai. The guys I see drinking all day don't look healthy to me. Finally move to Jomtien or Pratumnak. Great communities.

@keisone

Жыл бұрын

Thats exactly right.. Jomtien and Pratumnak for the win!

@mikeyboy3054

Жыл бұрын

​@@keisoneYou give great advice

👍🏼👍🏼

@keisone

Жыл бұрын

Yoooooooo!!

@Sonny.E

Жыл бұрын

🥳🍻

Better no Drink , can Go to the Gym ! Then I come to Retired in Pattaya , I try to Go the Gym ! #Retired4You

@keisone

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, the gym is great too!

@markkuahlamaa770

Жыл бұрын

@@keisone Thanks this answer , yes I like to go Gym , I am 58 age and now Retired in Finland. #Retired4You