I've watched 100's of videos on this subject and Randy and Joy have gone out of their way to make one of the best videos I've ever seen, even before he mentions it at 19:00 minutes of the video. Very much appreciated and the chapters on each subject is very helpful for reference. Thanks for going out on the town and showing us around, and good music too! Well done!

@RetiredGlobalLife

11 ай бұрын

Hey, you made my day with that kind comment. Thanks so, so much from both Joy and me.

@jonathanluong4855

10 ай бұрын

@@RetiredGlobalLifeHi Randy, I am from California also in Garden Grove near Anaheim Disneyland area. Have you been to the Mekong Delta in Viet Nam? I want to retire there someday and not sure what’s the cost of living there each month. My Tho is a smaller city than Ho Chi Minh City.

@badspasm1

10 ай бұрын

Agree... I just found this channel and subscribed. I want to see more from this channel

@kanarentommy7590

10 ай бұрын

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@RetiredGlobalLife

10 ай бұрын

@@jonathanluong4855 Sorry, Jonathan, I have no experience with Vietnam. Lots of great places in the world to explore! I can only hope to fit them all in.

Thanks for the video and look forward to part II. We have family and a home in Nan. Like you I want to split time between California and Thailand once I retire. I do enjoy comforts of city life so think a mix of Chiang Mai and Nan are in order. Hope you can cover some recreation costs too. Keep up the good work and hope to see you around town sometime!

@RetiredGlobalLife

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Neil. Yes, it's a small town in a way, so perhaps see you. About recreation, I cover a lot of that in my 5 Keys to Happiness video that I posted about 2 weeks ago. A lot of good-priced activities and sports. Best wishes.

@scottgeen3062

9 ай бұрын

​@@RetiredGlobalLifehi would 20million baht and pension last me at least ten years living in Thailand thank you from Scott new Zealand

Great video. Thanks a lot. I look forward to episode 2.

@RetiredGlobalLife

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Lars! I have been slow getting it done but am working hard on it. Lots of research into health insurance...

Very informative. Well done.

@RetiredGlobalLife

7 ай бұрын

I appreciate it Gary. Thanks!

Randy/Joy: Very comprehensive video on Chiang Mai.....What a great way to publicize this city narrated by people that really care about it....Both of you seem truly happy there.....Looking forward to more videos.

@kanarentommy7590

10 ай бұрын

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@dimitar297

7 ай бұрын

If I find out my wife is actually a boy after getting married do I have any legal recourse? I feel taken advantage of.

Didn't realize how fresh this video is, so I'll have to wait for part 2. You summed up this one w respect to work that went into it & it shows. You make a great couple & look very happy; good for you both! 👍🇹🇭

@RetiredGlobalLife

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the nice words for the video and us as a couple. Yes, lots of work, but so happy to see people liking it and letting us know it is helpful.

@whatsname2649

11 ай бұрын

@@RetiredGlobalLife gotta give credit where credit is due. 👍🇹🇭

Fantastic information. I'll be rewatching and sharing this one with friends for sure. Enjoyed this calm and well put together video. Be well ✌️

@RetiredGlobalLife

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. It was a lot of work to edit and put together, so I'm happy if it reaches and helps a lot of people.

Thank you very much for this, just found your channel. Subscribed.

@RetiredGlobalLife

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the nice comment. We are glad you are along with us on the ride as we show you Chiang Mai and Thailand.

Excellent information Guys !! 👍 I plan on moving to Chiang Mai for my retirement in the near future. Getting " real " information on things in today's Chiang Mai is so important. So happy I found your channel, and subscribed 😊. Keep up the great work . I love it . ❤

@RetiredGlobalLife

11 ай бұрын

Brian, I really appreciate the nice words. And glad to hear about the move to Chiang Mai.

@jduncan48

11 ай бұрын

Wait to see if he covers burning season

@brianwhiteside4178

11 ай бұрын

@@jduncan48 Yes, I already know about burning season , but there are ways to deal with it . One being , maybe an excellent time to visit the beaches and the islands in the south ? Plus , I'm from Canada 🇨🇦, and we have been going through forest fires 🌲🌳🔥🔥 and poor air quality, that the world has ever seen !! You quickly learn to adapt as best you can , and move on 👍.

@jduncan48

11 ай бұрын

@@brianwhiteside4178 my point is, when you are selling chiang Mai, and I’ve lived here 2 years and love it, you are remiss if fail to mention the downside.

@brianwhiteside4178

11 ай бұрын

@@jduncan48 I think we can both agree . There are upsides and downsides to living in Any City or Place in the world. If in your own mind the Pros outweighs the Cons, you can live anywhere you want.

Hello & Thanks! I have looking on at 50 KZread channels about living or living cost in Thailand last month and your video is absolute the best! Thanks from Peter Eriksson Sweden Europe. 😊❤

@RetiredGlobalLife

8 ай бұрын

That is a great compliment, Peter! Big thanks for the nice words.

Love the channel so far! Need Part II of this!

@RetiredGlobalLife

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! I am doing way more than needed for the video so taking more time than planned. Should be up in 4-5 days. Best wishes!

Nice video, very helpful, looking forward to part 2

@RetiredGlobalLife

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, John. Finishing up part 2. Life does not always go as planned, haha, so my schedule is not as I'd hoped. Best wishes.

Great Video - loved seeing the different restaurant options and food for cooking at home. Enjoying all your videos so keep them coming 🙂 We actually start our retirement this Sunday. Flying from Australia to Bangkok and then move up to Chiang Mai a week after that - all possible due to Hailey and Yam at Elite Visas. Was quite shocked to see her in your vids. A small world indeed 🙂

@RetiredGlobalLife

11 ай бұрын

Haha, yes quite funny. I only know of CM because Hailey moved here, so I followed her, and saw why she loves it. I'm so happy for you about your retirement and I hope Joy's and my videos help in some small way. Best wishes!

Excellent video with clear information! Your love of Chiang Mai really shows through! The mix of low, medium, and high cost options really reflects the mix-and-match aspect of life in Chiang Mai and life itself. Great job; I'm looking forward to Part 2...

@RetiredGlobalLife

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the nice comment. Part 2 taking longer than I thought to make . . .

Good quality content.🥰Enjoyed it.💕Ty for sharing subscribed.❤️Look forward to watching your videos particularly about visas.

@RetiredGlobalLife

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the nice words and emojis! Best wishes.

Another great video! Glad I discovered your channel

@RetiredGlobalLife

11 ай бұрын

Thanks! Always nice to hear compliments!! Best wishes.

Great work, are you going to cover the costs of having some fun/socialising too? Retirement needs to be enjoyable not just about survival, and whilst everyone’s idea of fun is different, the cost of a few beers in a local bar and a ticket to the cinema or 1hrs tennis court hire might be something to look at!

@RetiredGlobalLife

11 ай бұрын

You are sure correct. But that's so variable for each of us. But yes, I'll get to that too. I did a video just 10 or so days ago talking about making friends and social activities, so check it out. Thanks!

I also live in Chiang Mai and really enjoyed your informative video. There's something for everyone in this beautiful city and province and at all different budgets.

@RetiredGlobalLife

11 ай бұрын

Thanks, Richard. Yes, when you get out there it is amazing how many options there are, and so many people from all around the world.

@chadr4013

17 күн бұрын

I’m too poor.

This is an incredibly informative and well put together upload. Thanks - have yourself a new subscriber!

@RetiredGlobalLife

11 ай бұрын

We appreciate the nice words, thanks and come again.

Some really good advice, thanks, looking forward to the second part.

@RetiredGlobalLife

11 ай бұрын

I appreciate it, James. Thank you.

Well produced & narrated by both of you, Thanks Sir! Thailand is 100x as modern as the PH, No doubt at all. Hopefully No roosters screeching 24/7, no way I'd tolerate that noise pollution.

@RetiredGlobalLife

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! Re roosters, I have them when I visit my rural home in California, haha, but not in Thailand as of yet, but I'm a city guy there.

@RoseBornagain

7 ай бұрын

What a dump is Chang Mai, if you go to Thailand at go to live near the beach, plus is full of western men with underage girls, and lots of ladyboys.. humidity is a nightmare over there .Been there years ago I bet now is even worst.

Randy, your videos are brilliant. I am ardently starting at the beginning and working my way through them. Your delivery and happy demeanour make watching, not just compelling, but thoroughly enjoyable. While the first budget hotel room works fine especially the patios and location and honestly the price is like what I paid in the USA for shared apartment 40 plus years ago at university there would come a time when one might want a proper bathroom or a desk to write etc. The Riverside condo's are great the $460 one is great but who wants that much space...lol Funny the views from Riverside are better than the Astra. One could start out in the budget studio for 3 months and then just shop around make a list of the necessary accoutrements e.g. luxury studio, wash machine, pool, gym etc...or whatever its all personal as you said. Fabulous job. As for Pad Thai or Pad Woon Sen I could live on that alone - a crusade to find the best beckons me thinks. Joy adds great value and like yourself is very personable. This video was extremely helpful so elucidating, especially the food I could easily live on 300 baht a day - coffee 60 baht, shake 60 baht and 3 meals 60 baht...that would be a bargain for what you get, add in a a studio room life couldn't be simpler. You then have loads of dispensable income for gyms, travel to Vietnam et al. and a good solid base to come back to - can;'t wait for the other videos - well done that man - strike that, couple!

@RetiredGlobalLife

11 ай бұрын

Steven, what a nice message. Big thanks from us both. Yes, I'm not one of those drawn to the newest buildings with the smaller apartments, and I agree, the best Thai dishes are often the cheapest, and I like the simple open restaurants quite often. And your recommendation on how to start and move on after a couple months would be the right way to do it for sure.

@consulthai

11 ай бұрын

Good comment,Steven. Generally speaking the older condos give you better bang for your buck . If you want to rent a car ,I know a couple of good places where you can rent one for about 15000 baht a month or about 5000 a week or about 690 a day. Including insurance and road service . Personally I prefer cars to motorbikes, safer and cooler. Randy didn't cover this. Otherwise he is spot on. There are many,many attractions here in Chiang Mai and vicinity. It's my Shangri-La.

@kanarentommy7590

10 ай бұрын

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Super amazing video thank you for sharing. Keep up this type of work! ❤

@RetiredGlobalLife

7 ай бұрын

Thanks, David, I hope it was helpful to you. We will keep it up, no worries!

Thank you both, really enjoyed this. I look forward to catching up with the rest of your posts 🙏

@RetiredGlobalLife

11 ай бұрын

Our pleasure! Thank you, Craig.

@brunoheggli2888

8 ай бұрын

No children or babys?

I first went to Chiang Mai in 1968. I returned to live there from 1984-1994. We bought a house in the Wualai Sliver-working area for $25,000US and expanded it for another $13000. The city has changed so much that it appeals to me only for a short visit but not a permanent arrangement. There is so much to see in other SEAsian areas that being locked into one place is not for me.

@RetiredGlobalLife

9 ай бұрын

I understand that feeling completely. Will you please share your favorite places around SE Asia? Best wishes!

@nareevanzanen8981

8 ай бұрын

@@RetiredGlobalLife We like the 4000 islands area in Laos, which is our favorite country, but also like Hoi An, Vietnam, Bali, Udorn, and Trat.

@RetiredGlobalLife

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the input! I'll check out 4000 Islands.@@nareevanzanen8981

@jimmygee2599

4 ай бұрын

Can an american citizen get residents in Thailand or what are the requirements now ?

Hey Randy I really enjoyed this. I have just returned to Sydney from 3 months in Thailand, mainly in Hua Hin. I did stay in Chiang Mai for two weeks at an Air bob in the old city and really loved it. I found most people only travel there for a few days, but I could have stayed there much longer. It's so different to BKK and HH, it's like a big country town. I went to the gym everyday, the local markets and became involved with a local rugby club,. I liked the condos that you showed especially the one for B16,000 per month. Funny, you visited Number 9 (12.50) - it was my go to lunch place where I became obsessed with Kaho Soi!

@RetiredGlobalLife

7 ай бұрын

Thanks, Marc, yes Hua Hin is nice too and I jusr returned from a trip there. Number 9 is okay but much better places for khao soi, haha, but glad you liked it. Glad you enjoyed Chiang Mai. Hope you spend more time here next time.

@marcp108

7 ай бұрын

@@RetiredGlobalLife Matt I'll be back there again in September 2024 and hopefully getting involved with the local Rugby club. Looking forward to your recommendations for Khao soi - my new favourite dish,

Loved this video thank you

@RetiredGlobalLife

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Andrew! We are happy to have brought it to you. Sorry the part 2 is taking me so long, but the world of Thai health insurance involved a lot of research.

this is incredibly interesting ~ great video - you've covered everything with humour and great contrasting visuals.. thank you. more visions for thought...

@RetiredGlobalLife

11 ай бұрын

Thank you superstar Erika! You always have such kind things to say. Much appreciated!

You do the most meaningful reviews. The high/low prices make it easy to gauge personal cost. Your insurance review was a gem. I will personally be using your recommendation. Looking forward to more of your videos!

@RetiredGlobalLife

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for such a nice comment. I am very happy it was helpful to you. Come again. Best wishes.

I have to tell you your girlfriend is a gift from god. Hope you treat her well. I’m also lucky to have a beautiful lady who I just married in the Philippines

@RetiredGlobalLife

11 ай бұрын

Shhhh. If she gets too many compliments she will dump me for a better, richer guy. Haha. Yes, she is wonderful and I do know how lucky I am. Best wishes, Billy.

@ksmithpmp

11 ай бұрын

Um, they are a dime a dozen. Truth is you are the real prize gents.

@RetiredGlobalLife

11 ай бұрын

@@ksmithpmp I feel bad for you if you think any woman is "a dime a dozen." Finding a person to share a life with is the most priceless thing I can imagine. I hope you one day meet someone truly sepcial, and she will change your mind . . . and your world. Best wishes.

@wanderingdoc5075

8 ай бұрын

​@@RetiredGlobalLifethat's true but I'm guessing you were divorced in the US? Didn't you think that that woman was priceless you spend the rest of your life with them. I think of that is probably what this guy is referring to

@jazzampa

7 ай бұрын

​@@RetiredGlobalLifeStill a simp at 99 years old? 😢❤

Hi Randy and Joy nice to meet you, , I just found your channel, liked and subscribed! Very informative, looking forward to part 2. Take care keep safe.

@RetiredGlobalLife

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Kevin. Best wishes and hope to see you again here.

great video thank you love this format 👍

@RetiredGlobalLife

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Veronica. We hope to see you again here!

Thanks for watching! We hope you subscribe www.youtube.com/@RetiredGlobalLife?sub_confirmation=1 and don't forget to ring the notification bell so you get a notice of our new videos. And check out our video with some great tips on starting a real life in Chiang Mai: how to stay active and meet people, and at a low cost. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZGiZmdyAgbabaLQ.html For example, a country club with unlimited golf and tennis and other sports for just $1 day! We really want to bring you good information about Chiang Mai, so we try to find the best deals out there for you, and the most fun things to do for free.

@johng4093

9 ай бұрын

I'm not a YT expert by any means but I think you can pin your comment at the top. Could be wrong since I never published anything.

@xavierkoolat6926

8 ай бұрын

Nicely done. I'd say your format in each area of style and presentation is superior to ALL the other such monthly budget videos on any country videos I have seen so far, perhaps 30 or 40. Close ups of you two are personal and sincere. Good. Quick previews of each restaurant with a few dishes and price is substance with interest. Peaks ones interest. No boring spreadsheets. Fast paced with wrap-up summary for each segment. Very professionally done, yet personal. You must have had some previous experience doing this sort of thing in your professional lives. If not, you two are genius with creative abilities. Kudos.

@xavierkoolat6926

8 ай бұрын

Also, just noticed: "Chapters" w/thumbnail pix; subject outline w/video subject location. URL to Picaridin bug stuff (I'd have to buy the gallon size cuz I HATE gnats an' "no-See-Ums"); Phone # of hotel, other useful info. Comments of smoky air Feb-Apr, w/advice to travel then. Full of good info. A+++

@RetiredGlobalLife

8 ай бұрын

Xavier, what a wonderfully kind comment. We do work hard to make each video informative and well done, so it is very nice when it is noticed. Big thanks. Your comment was so nice I read it aloud to Joy. Best wishes.@@xavierkoolat6926

Thank you so much for this video. Very informative and really liked the way you put it together. Hopefully I'll run into you and Chiang Mai.

@RetiredGlobalLife

4 ай бұрын

That would be nice. Joy and I are often at Fern Forest Cafe and Its Good Kitchen if we are in the moat area.

Love your presentation. Thank you one of the best videos ive seen on this subject.

@RetiredGlobalLife

10 ай бұрын

So kind of you! Joy and I thank you.

Nice video thanks for sharing

@RetiredGlobalLife

7 ай бұрын

Thanks, Steven. I appreciate it. Come again.

Bravo. That was a superb video and details, thank you so much. It's very clear about the costs.

@RetiredGlobalLife

7 ай бұрын

Thanks! We went to a lot of trouble to show so much detail and I'm glad it is helpful to you. Best wishes.

What an amazing informative video👏👏..subscribed!

@RetiredGlobalLife

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Erick. More good stuff to come.

Absolutely fantastic. So informative I’m sincerely grateful that you both took the time to make it so interesting.

@RetiredGlobalLife

Ай бұрын

Our pleasure! The video has done quite well. Glad people like it.

thanks for the informative video. Great job

@RetiredGlobalLife

6 ай бұрын

Hey we really appreciate it! We hope it was helpful. Best wishes.

Great video. Very useful information. Thanks!

@RetiredGlobalLife

11 ай бұрын

We appreciate the nice words, Gregg. Thanks.

Another excellent video! Will be there in a couple of weeks. Very helpful

@RetiredGlobalLife

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much and enjoy your trip! Hopefully, we will have another few videos up before you go that. you may find helpful.

Just found and subscribed to your channel, great info here, I am in Thailand researching and planning my permanent move here next year and your videos have got me to include Chiang Mai as an option. Thanks, and congrats on 1k subs. Looking forward to watching your past and future videos. Cheers

@RetiredGlobalLife

11 ай бұрын

Thanks. I love the quiet life in Chiang Mai. The only negative is the burning season, so you need to factor that in. But every city has something negative I guess. A cool place to live. (Well not temperature-wise, but you know what I mean.)

Excellent video ! Thank you.. Informative yet very personal. I enjoyed it very much! Randy and Joy make a great team!

@RetiredGlobalLife

5 ай бұрын

Very nice comment, Mike! Thanks!

Very informative. Thanks so much

@RetiredGlobalLife

27 күн бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks, Sally.

This was a great video, thanks for the information.

@RetiredGlobalLife

Ай бұрын

Thanks. Joy and I had fun making it.

Great Job Guys -- Very helpful. like to. see more examples of. low end and medium.cost rental and neighborhoods. Subscribed..

@RetiredGlobalLife

11 ай бұрын

Thanks, Peter! I love condo tours, to do them and watch them, so I'm sure we will have some in the future. Best wishes.

Super video very informative.... Thanks for good quality real content 😊no bull, factual exactly what I need, you got yourself another subscriber 👍👍👍

@RetiredGlobalLife

7 ай бұрын

So appreciated! Thanks and best wishes.

@adied7725

7 ай бұрын

Your welcome, 😊I was looking at your other video about visas, I'm 57, what other types of visas are there?, please. P.s,... I lived in Good old San Diego for 10 years😊, I'm a UK citizen

Thx a lot !!! As à french I was searching this type of vidéo.

@RetiredGlobalLife

Ай бұрын

Je vous merci. J'espere ca vous aider.

Nice informative video and food looks great!!

@RetiredGlobalLife

4 ай бұрын

Thanks. It was a fun video to make and gave us an excuse to eat out even more than usual, haha.

Thanks for so much detailed info. I plan a return to Thailand.

@RetiredGlobalLife

9 ай бұрын

We had fun making it. Glad it was enjoyable for you. Hope to see you again here.

Very informative:) Thanks for sharing :)

@RetiredGlobalLife

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

Very helpful. good vid

@RetiredGlobalLife

7 ай бұрын

Thanks! We appreciate it!

Great vid!! Thanks

@RetiredGlobalLife

Ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Good information.Good video,lovely couple and fun time.Thanks.

@RetiredGlobalLife

Ай бұрын

Very nice of you. Thanks!

Thank you, I just found your channel, liked and subscribed! Very informative. May I add Air B&B is useful before arriving to Thailand and establish a home base to use for a week or month. From there one can start searching out the many housing opportunities you have described on this video.

@RetiredGlobalLife

11 ай бұрын

You are absolutely right and something I plan to cover one day: the pre-steps to moving. But, hey, I can only cover so much in one video!!! (: Thanks for the helpful input.

Your video was extremely helpful. Thank you so much

@RetiredGlobalLife

4 ай бұрын

Our pleasure. Thanks!

I love how you showed the food with the prices....great idea....everyone says meals are cheap but you proved it. Great job.....

@RetiredGlobalLife

7 ай бұрын

Thanks! Gave us an excuse to eat even more than usual. (:

Thank you, so much for this video. So informative ❤

@RetiredGlobalLife

Ай бұрын

Thanks, JJ! I appreciate it. Please share it if you know others who will benefit from the information.

Hi. Im new to your channel. This is my second summer here in Thailand with my American Thai wife. We love Chiang Mai! I just wanted to say i really like your videos. Unlike some other travel youtubers you dont have any filler and I appreciafe how you get right to the point! Also showing the food at the different restaurants was very smart. The only thing you missed was eating at night markets which is even cheaper!

@RetiredGlobalLife

11 ай бұрын

Good point! I didn't even mention that, did I? Ah, hard to cover everything. We have a video in editing on the street food, with like a hundred shots. I get a headache just thinking about editing it soon, haha.

@bagelsandmash

11 ай бұрын

@RetiredGlobalLife we were just there last week and went three times to SUKI Chang phueak. Have you been? 60 bhat for a huge bowl. Delicious! Are you on IG or FB. I can send you pix if you don't know it.

I am new to your channel and I plan on going to Thailand but I have not been there before...this is wonderful information...thank you both !!!

@RetiredGlobalLife

7 ай бұрын

We are so glad it helps. Have a great trip!

thank you so much so incredibly helpful

@RetiredGlobalLife

11 ай бұрын

I really appreciate the nice comment. Thanks!

Excellent video, thank you, I have now subscribed :)

@RetiredGlobalLife

10 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you, Phil.

Dude. Thank you. Great channel. Helps with the uncertainty of pursuing this.

@RetiredGlobalLife

6 ай бұрын

Thanks, James, much appreciated. Joy and I had fun making it, although it was a bit more work than usual with so many locations. Come again and take care.

Thank you so much for the video 💯

@RetiredGlobalLife

9 ай бұрын

Thanks! We appreciate the nice comment and hope to bring you more good stuff soon.

Great content! Useful for me as I will be visiting Chiangmai! 😊

@RetiredGlobalLife

11 ай бұрын

Great, just don't come in Feb-April as it might be a bad smokey season depending on the farmers in the north that year.

Well done. Really liked this and many thanks for taking the trouble to make such a comprehensive video. I truly felt I was going around town with you ... :)

@RetiredGlobalLife

10 ай бұрын

Hey, that is the nicest thing you could say, just what we were going for. Hope to see you here again.

Just found your site today. Very well done videos.

@RetiredGlobalLife

5 ай бұрын

Thanks, John. Nice of you to say.

What a lovely couple and informative video. 👍👍

@RetiredGlobalLife

7 ай бұрын

Very nice of you to day. Big thanks from both of us.

My criticisms of your video.... none! Excellent, intelligent concise and clear narration. Very informative, well edited. I arrived at your video after wading though and 'thumbs-downing' several 'talking 'heads', all waffling, with no usual information. Such a refreshing change to find your work! Congratulations! You've just got another subscriber - thank you very much! Chok dee!

@RetiredGlobalLife

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Andy. Greatly appreciated when someone notices all the work. Part 2 is delayed for just that reason... so much work to get all the health insurance info. But I hope to have it up within a week. We like to mix our videos, some educational and some just about the fun side of Chiang Mai and Thailand: food, activities, et cetera. Take care.

Hmmm... little gem in the you tube zone!! FYI liked and subscribed. I'm going to watch more of your videos!!

@RetiredGlobalLife

10 ай бұрын

Joy read your comment first and we both got a big smile from "hidden gem." Thanks!

Wonderful, informative and thought provoking video. Thank You.

@RetiredGlobalLife

6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Howard. We appreciate it! Best wishes.

You both make a great pair, fun to watch

@RetiredGlobalLife

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! We have a lot of fun together and if I'm lucky, it will continue forever.

Great! So informative. Now subscribed :)

@RetiredGlobalLife

10 ай бұрын

Thanks, Phil! Glad to see you here.

Thanks for all the info, enjoyed from Toronto Canada

@RetiredGlobalLife

11 ай бұрын

Our pleasure! We are so happy people are enjoying the video.

Have watched hundreds of videos on thailand...but with out doubt...this is the best I've seen...thank you both very much👍💯

@RetiredGlobalLife

7 ай бұрын

We really appreciate that nice comment, and yes, we did work very hard on it, as we do for all our videos. Best wishes.

One of the best videos on foreign living costs. A good format, thanks

@RetiredGlobalLife

2 ай бұрын

You are too nice, Joe! Thanks.

Really good video!!

@RetiredGlobalLife

6 ай бұрын

Thanks! Much appreciated. Take care.

Great jobs excellent video thank you for the information

@RetiredGlobalLife

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Cliff. We appreciate it and will keep working hard for you.

Loved your video.

@RetiredGlobalLife

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. It was a fun video for us to make.

I appreciate the time you guyes invested to make this video! Thank you very much, great video - extremely helpful!

@RetiredGlobalLife

4 ай бұрын

Thanks, Christoph! We had fun making it.

Great information and the food looks amazing 😎

@RetiredGlobalLife

11 ай бұрын

Check out Chala for a great setting, but for just food, the first place for PadThai is a favorite of mine, and for 50 baht with egg!

thankyou , that was very helpfull

@RetiredGlobalLife

11 ай бұрын

Much appreciated, Charles!

Great video!!

@RetiredGlobalLife

6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the nice comment! We had fun making it. We hope it was helpful. Come again!

I live in udon thani your channel just popped up, I have seen many types of these videos, this one has got to be one of the most informative and nicely presented anybody wanting to live in Chiang Mai this is a must see video

@RetiredGlobalLife

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! That is high praise, coming from a local. Joy and I worked very hard on it so thanks from both of us.

Good job on this video. The food looks fabulous. I have a place in Chiang Mai, and I love it. I hope to see you there soon.

@RetiredGlobalLife

11 ай бұрын

Sounds good. Yes, eating out in Thailand is a lot more fun than in the US or Europe I think. Not to mention cheaper.

Excellent presentation. I just subscribed. A thought: could you do a video of medical coverage for seniors. Thank you.

@RetiredGlobalLife

9 ай бұрын

Excellent topic suggestion! I will put it on my list. In a week or so I'll have part two of this Cost of Living series out and most of it will deal with health insurance for 65+. Best wishes.

Thanks for your very informative video. Very helpful. Would you know if Thailand still offers education visas?

@RetiredGlobalLife

4 ай бұрын

Yes, Richard it definately does. They were suspended for a while due to fradulent usage (mainly Russians evading the war), but now legit schools can get them.

Great video thanks

@RetiredGlobalLife

7 ай бұрын

Thanks, it involved a lot of research and editing with all that data, but I'm really glad you found it helpful. Best wishes.

good cost of living update. It was good to see the different types of food. The Thai food looked delicious.

@RetiredGlobalLife

7 ай бұрын

Haha, it gave us an excuse to go out to eat even more than usual. (:

I couldn't wait till the end to just say how enjoyable this video is and how packed with information. Thank you thank you I wish more travel like videos wood copy your example. Please make more of other cities that you like. And I don't know all the videos you've done but negotiating around visas and some complicated stuff might be appreciated as well because it looks like you got your head on your shoulders big time

@milovee1238

5 ай бұрын

I see you do have videos on more complicated stuff like visas and Healthcare. I subscribed and plan to watch all of them

@RetiredGlobalLife

5 ай бұрын

Hello and thanks for the nice words. You can click on our channel name to see our other videos. Best wishes.

Wow great video thank you especially the 269 and 460 range very nice ❤

@RetiredGlobalLife

5 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Big thanks.

Very informative. Great video❤❤

@RetiredGlobalLife

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Joy and I appreciate the kind words.

Randy & Joy - I echo comments saying how much I enjoyed your informative video and style which is refreshing (I've seen a lot) one question - in your equipment list I didnt see what type/brand of Gimbel you use? Thanks again...

@RetiredGlobalLife

10 ай бұрын

No gimbel. I am a pretty basic guy. The only clever thing I did was buy a gizmo to put between my selfie stick and the camera as I wanted my mic to be below the camera, not above it or next to as is common. To me, my mouth is lower than my eyes, so why have the mic above me. So that puts the mic inches closer to my mouth and with non-lavs every inch helps. Thanks for the question!

Great video and well put together, lots of important information. If I'm going for a nice evening out, grocery or a rainy day use the grab taxi and on bright sunny days or exploring take the motorcycle.

@RetiredGlobalLife

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the nice words. Hope to see you again.

watch a lot of videos and spent a little time there, Great overview video !

@RetiredGlobalLife

2 ай бұрын

Big thanks!

Great video !!! Hope you do more videos like this showing all the prices . 😁

@RetiredGlobalLife

9 ай бұрын

Thanks. One on the way next week, part 2 of costs of living: health ins and visas.

Great video! I'm looking forward to part two. My wife and I are moving to Chaing Mai at the end of September.

@RetiredGlobalLife

11 ай бұрын

Fantastic. If I can help point you in a direction let me know. Be active and meet people and you will really enjoy the city. Best wishes!

Great show, well done , waiting for part 2 . Especially interested about costs for 70+ guys. Thanks.

@RetiredGlobalLife

11 ай бұрын

I'll have it up in a few days! Thanks.

Thanks for the video

@RetiredGlobalLife

Ай бұрын

Thanks MIke. We are glad it was helpful.