How Are Things After Two Years In Bangkok? 

I was dead set on leasing a condo onnut when I retire but you mentioned about staying in different cities for 30 day I realise what you said makes absolutely sense I should slow down.great advice thanks 🙏🏻

Friend, I've once been worried of all the pessimism and stereotypes, I understand your concerns for us well. But I can only tell you not to worry much. Only wise people seek for the good and they deserve it. Averse people only find fuel for grudges. I actually thank to those minus credits. They helped us filtering risky guests to come and lessen the ease of our lives. Imagine too much of all kind of people from everywhere. The more different guys crowded up in place, the more issues to come.

Enjoying this two year recap! Apologies I didn’t get a chance to grab another beer with you but my last couple of weeks were full of family stuff and I’m back in Ireland now. Have a good week sir!

You’re absolutely right. I’ve seen many people comment on topics they are entirely uninformed about, particularly on Reddit. I'm not sure what motivates people to contribute to the rumors.

Congratulations on two years! You provide very good information. Your comments regarding what others say to criticize you are very funny, and you certainly don't let them get to you. Also, thanks for all your hard work.

Sounds like good advice give it a little time and see what happens can make life less stressful. Which makes me glad to have found your channel not a drama every other day... True sound advice tks

Congrats on 2 years brother! Great recap.

Nice video Joe. I went to that park every morning my last week there in July. Miss it daily.

Loved Bangkok. Currently on Samui, which I also love. Making plans to move here in a couple years. 🇹🇭🙏

Another good video Joe! Thanks for the recap. Cheers, Jim.

Great video. Thank you for sharing your perspectives based upon your personal experiences. It is very much appreciated.

great to see people enjoy life..i can only wish woulda coulda shoulda..,really appreciate your vlogs and journey….

Thanks for the video. I found a few nuggets of info I can use in my situation. I'm retired from Ford Motor Company after 30 years as of Jan 1 and now moving to Thailand in 2 weeks. I'm also a US Marine veteran from the early 80s and have Navy Federal Credit Union so it's good to hear you're happy with them over there. I'm a little different than some of your subscribers in that I've been married to a Thai for 7 years and we've been living in American during that time. Now we're going back to her homeland and settled on Bangkok for at least the first year to see if I like Bangkok living in the big city. I've been there 5 times so not a fresh newbie but will still learn many things when I get there. My wife is from Isaan, but she moved to Bangkok when she was 25 and lived there for 12 years before we met, and she loves that city, and she has many friends there so I'm giving it a chance first. If after a year it's not for me, we'll try somewhere else like Hua Hin. I feel like I have a little of an upper hand than single guys moving there as my wife knows the areas in Bangkok and knows what she likes. Her best friend is a realtor in Bangkok and has been going to look at condos for us and sending pictures and videos of the places and it's really made me feel better about committing to a year lease up front before we get there. We're not staying in the center of the city so maybe I'll have the same regret as you about not staying in places like Asoke, but that's the chance I'm going to take. Unlike you, I don't mind getting on the BTS or taking a river taxi often to other parts of the city to shop or go to a restaurant. It's all part of the fun to me. I totally agree that online advice should be taken with a grain of salt and to not lock down your plans based on some yahoo on the internet. Thanks again for the video and maybe I'll run into you there at a park. By the way, you have a new subscriber here. Cheers!

I am moving to Bangkok in October or November with a LTR -WP visa. I am a 73 year old widower. I am most interested in looking at the Huai Khwang area for a condo to rent - I liked what I saw in your video. But first I will stay at a temporary condo/apartment/hotel for a month.

I spent about a year in the last two years. Every time I leave 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢 I miss Thailand 🇹🇭 I have been to Thailand 🇹🇭 about 30 times 😂

Nice video, thailand is the best country in SEA, I love you thailand

Nice one, as usual. I agree with you about your reflections about the "I know how everything works in Thailand" people. I also appreciate the footage of Sukhumvit from Benjakitti. Just left Centre Point - Terminal 21 this morning and finished a 6 hour trainride to Pichit for a few days. Still up for that beer when I am back in Bangkok.

Appreciate your wheelchair access info. I come every year to Sukhumvit Holiday inn. I live in Joshua Tree.

You should do 1 hr consulting like the other RU-vidrs. You have good info.

You my friend are living the dream. We just all have to understand that there is no place on earth actually named utopia (regardless of how close Thailand may come). It’s simply up to us to be flexible. Thanks as always for entertainment and information Joe.

Nice video, 👍 you are really great expat living in Bangkok. Thanks for sharing your experience 🙏

Another great video, thanks Joe!

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Greetings Joe, great information and it’s seems like you have been through a lot transiting to Bangkok Thailand 🇹🇭 however at least you are loving your arrangement there. Can’t wait to visit Thailand in the future however being that I am already settled in East Asia, I won’t be relocating to Thailand at this time. I am working on a plan B and Thailand based on your and Chris Parker videos, Thailand is an excellent plan B option…. I am thinking about applying for a Thailand elite visa and purchase a vacation condor there. Thanks for sharing.

Nice vlog

Thanks for the vids.

great vlog you are correct so much disinformation out there i always find that once in thailand things fall into place so ye dont worry to much or fill your head with online info.

Hey Joe… Great video, info and advice… I’m arriving BKK around Aug. 1st and can’t tell you how helpful your videos are… Even though this is my 2nd visit I still have SO much to learn, which I look forward to as a fun, interesting challenge… One issue that I’m struggling a bit with is the phone situation… Like you, I am going to keep my US AT&T service on an iPhone 15 pro max… The problem is that the I’m paying for the phone on an Apple installment plan that lets me upgrade phone models every year… My understanding is that if the phone isn’t completely paid off that it can’t be unlocked, which means I won’t be able to install a Thai E-SIM on it… I “think” thats the case but not 100% certain, but if true that means I’ll need to buy a second phone to use with my Thai phone number, contact, etc…. Is that what you’re doing? Going to get a condo or AirBnB in the Asoke/Phrom Prong, Ekamai, Nana area for my 1st month and check out different neighborhoods as you suggest… Gracias 🙏🏻

Actually, your USA phone number works in Thailand. What I mean is, your mom can call your USA number (regular call) and you can pick up that call in Thailand. How? Enable WiFi Calling. However, this only works when you are connected to a WiFi network (other than your phone). You will also be able to receive text messages from your bank. It works well.

Nice video, again! Do you know if those big lizards in the parks are dangerous? Or anyone else know?

Congratulations on your 2 year anniversary. I'm curious about the park where lots of people were jogging and walking, can you ride a bicycle there. I'm not bringing my bike. I'm just gonna buy one there Thanks

ramble on!

Thanks for your vlog very helpful. I wonder if you are on a 5 year retirement visa? I noticed that you don't need to do a visa run. And can you renew after the first 5 years?

Nice view Benchakitti forest park 🤗😊🫰❤️🎉🎊🇹🇭

Visa free is only 30 days.

Would you have come here earlier?

Another misleading source is, guys talking Taxes….

Google Fi is the best way to go keep your USA number. I don't pay extra for calls or text messages. All included.