IS A THAI VILLAGE RETIREMENT FOR YOU?

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I explain some of the more important differences and unique challenges of retiring g in a more rural or village setting in Thailand, versus staying g in a city. I also talk about when is the best time to move and advantages of each.
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@chrismiles8297 5 месяцев назад

I spent 3 months in a small rural village in Isaan and it drove me crazy. My days consisted of feeding the fish. Cutting grass for the Buffalo. Fencing off around the house to keep the Buffalo out. Feeding the chooks and ducks. The highlight of the week was going to the local market on a Friday night. There were only 3 of us that could speak English in the village. Myself. My girlfriend and a Belgium guy. I remember riding the motorbike down the road and the local kids pointing at me yelling out farang as though they had never seen a foreigner in their village before. I couldnt wait to get out of the place and get my sanity back. I have since returned a few times but only for a week at a time.

@singas2854 5 месяцев назад

Yep 👍 this 😂

@resetwithrobb 5 месяцев назад

It does sound a little bleak. Kinda humorous is his clever description of things.

@living993 5 месяцев назад

I built a house in rural Isaan for my wife but I can't live there. I felt my brain was receding and shrinking with nothing new to learn. I now rent a condo in Bkk and my wife followed me because of trust, control and jealousy.

@living993 5 месяцев назад

Unless you're sick or ready to call it quits, bad idea.

@smileoften-ft3hq 5 месяцев назад

@@singas2854if it's guacamole brains time then exit stage left 😅

@VideoEditor223 5 месяцев назад

I appreciate the effort you put into researching and presenting facts. It's evident you care about delivering accurate information.

@resetwithrobb 5 месяцев назад

Thanks, man. I just loose putting my heart into whatever I do. Maybe I’m not great or talented, but I give my full effort.

@consulthai 5 месяцев назад

You have explained admirably why you ended up in the village. Fawn. When you find somebody who takes care of you so well you don't stray . Some farangs in cities can't reject temptations . When I was 60 , like you're now , I realised how to reject temptations too. I like the fence, it's very distinctive . I also like your steadfastness . Keep on truckin' !

@smileoften-ft3hq 5 месяцев назад

And there lies the key. Home is where you are loved and where the heart wants to be. We write in our clever ways however buildings, budget, location we all adapt to in love. We poke at Rob sometimes at his expense, however everyone on here wishes robs happiness thus we watch and cheer him

@greameshea2273 5 месяцев назад

Your plan for the turtle egg laying beds gladdened my heart. Many thanks for effort you put into these videos.

@resetwithrobb 5 месяцев назад

Thank you. I think they’ll (90% of them at least) be able to walk right under my gate, so I might eventually do a small pond under a couple trees….

@TonyBraid 28 дней назад

I really love your insight. And your communication skills are sometimes, just right.

@DaveyB-uo5ts 2 месяца назад

I love it. Good people are awesome. So many people just suck. I’m stealing that quote Rob 😅 Best Dave

@ONealMusicStudio 5 месяцев назад

The nice side of being in a rural Thai village is you get to know people and be known. The bad side is you get to know people and be known! 😂 Yep I am definitely a tout for Hua Hin! Forbes named it one of the top 3 retirement destinations in the world and well deserved in my opinion! You need to visit! Different class of expats here as opposed to Pattaya or similar tourist areas. Walmart at midnight! 😂 Epic! Love the wall! Very unique for the villages. Very nice parcel!

@oldthaiexpat 5 месяцев назад

Pak Chong is a really nice place. I have a house on the other side of Pak Chong near the Khao Yai mountains in Prachinburi about a mile from the checkpoint to go into Khao Yai national park and it is a little cooler, in the winter it will get down to 10-12C at night

@susanlindarice 4 месяца назад

Immersing yourself in the culture is the way to go-the roaming dogs can be a problem

@GilletteDBG Месяц назад

Yeah the dogs are frigging everywhere!

@paulannamaher9065 16 дней назад

My wife is from Korat city. She has lived in Australia with me for 16 years and basically has no interest in going back. I think I could live there having visited there pretty much every year since 2007.

@253summer3 4 месяца назад

You can live in Korat and choose not to pick up a bar girl. There are plenty of normal girls ride in the city. You need to know where to look try the shopping mall.

@peten409 5 месяцев назад

No thai village for me, but love your stories. Maybe I should visit them once in awhile. Hopefully the girls take it easy on me.

@peterrawai4062 5 месяцев назад

I'm starting to begin the search myself. It's a long, thoughtful search

@splod44 2 месяца назад

The key to successful living in Thailand is avoiding Boredom .

@resetwithrobb 2 месяца назад

I think that’s a big thing in all retirement and it’s even bigger here. Strong agree.

@LUCKHEF 5 месяцев назад

Impressive Thai Robb … I’m always amazed at foreign men who will be here in the Kingdom for years and not even attempt to learn but get married to Thai women ? Good content 🙏🏽

@bakismash 5 месяцев назад

The wall is coming together nicely. Cheers 🤙

@maxpower9631 3 месяца назад

looks really good Robb

@colinshurey976 5 месяцев назад

I was advised Thai people are friendly but not your friends

@resetwithrobb 5 месяцев назад

That’s a good way to look at it. Me for example: I’ve worked very hard on the language for 3.5 years , live immersed and have a Thai finance. And I still have very few Thai friends.

@smileoften-ft3hq 5 месяцев назад

@@resetwithrobbFreudian slip? Thai finance 😅

@JamesClampitt-ju5jd 3 дня назад

I do not recommend living in a village as a foreigner some foreigners can do it and feel fine living with the Thai people. Once you live in the village you become isolated. I prefer living in town where there are stores, malls, bars, coffee shops and restaurants.

@eddiejohnson4434 3 месяца назад

My honeymoon phase lasted as long as it took me to learn the culture. I will spend much of my time there so I want to know the culture beyond tourist level. On the superficial level you probably can’t find a more polite society. But underneath it can be pretty ugly. Some cultures like American have everything out in the open. So it takes some getting used to. I’ve learned from living in South America though that if you get through the disappointment phase(?) you can find your lane.

@user-tz6xf9mz4w 5 месяцев назад

Great show Robb. Your right. Achara likes the city and I like the country. My hometown was Forester Michigan about 110 people. So u see the delicate. Take care and have a great day! 😊

@CKirk2727 3 месяца назад

The Walmart At Midnight Made me laugh a little too much probably !!! So, how did you land at Korat ? Enjoying more and more learning about Thailand it's culture, and day to day life. Take Care, Be Safe, and Well, CK

@resetwithrobb 3 месяца назад

Thanks, man. I did my research and I wanted to be away from tourists and Korat is a business city for Thais. But big enough for top class medical care.

@CKirk2727 3 месяца назад

@@resetwithrobb Thank You, I was just curious as I had a friend that visited Chiang Mai, each year and I'd learned about being farther up North. The only thing was it a little too many people. I like people, I just don't like being around them ;-) I loved all the History and beautiful Temples and Sightseeing from that area but then again all the Bars/and that scene which I had zero interest in. Appreciate all the information, have to say, you've really renewed my Dream, while I might not ever make it, one can always have that Dream and Desire. Take Care, Be Safe, and Well, CK

@resetwithrobb 3 месяца назад

@CKirk2727 away from the tourist areas it’s all good for me (and you it sounds like). Try Muk Da Han

@CKirk2727 3 месяца назад

@@resetwithrobb Thank You, So many wonderful places to see and enjoy !!! Always love seeing new things and places and learning. The Muk Da Han being on the Border of Laos was Interesting, and loved the River. Thank You for your Kindness !!! And Yes, I think we're very much a like on things. Take Care, Be Safe, and Well, CK

@X_Marks-u7r 3 месяца назад

I found the thais and Japanese have similar mentality regarding not raising voices etc.

@gene_retire 5 месяцев назад

Wanted to ask you mentioned about your back and I think you use the term electrical acupuncture. Is that something that would work for hip arthritis or if anybody had arthritis I.e is that something that is applicable potentially?

@resetwithrobb 5 месяцев назад

I don’t know but it’s an amazing outcome for me with a very serious permanent issue. I’d certainly recommend it for a try.

@justfine77777 3 месяца назад

Thanks for all of the free game Rob!

@JamesClampitt-ju5jd 26 дней назад

A foreigner in the village is always in the spotlight with the Thai people that are residents in the village. They consider a foreigner as a guest and not a permanent resident. I never walked around in the village without a bamboo stick as stray dogs will bite. I never understood why Thai law allows dogs to run lose in the streets.

@m.asquino7403 Месяц назад

I was in Pakham from Massachusetts. Bigggg culture shock, I got divorced over it.

@xfreelunch 5 месяцев назад

Hi Robb! It's been a while since I commented on your videos, but that does not mean I don't still enjoy your thought-provoking videos. Right on about the dogs...My first neighborhood here in Pattaya was rife with them and I couldn't walk anywhere without fear. Now I live in a little more secluded place in the dark-side and cats seem to rule the neighborhood. I did have one dog stalk me the other day on the soi next to me...I thought about starting to carry a bamboo stick with me and remembered your advice regarding old men carrying canes. 555. My Thai girlfriend has no issues yelling at me (nor me her) ...I know we have entertained the neighbors several times and I also know the brunt of the 'blame' is thoroughly on my shoulders. Anyway, just a hello and a 'thank you' for the vids. Your land is HUGE! ha!

@jimshelley8831 3 месяца назад

Village life not for me. Ive always loved cities. Each to their own.

@mangostickyrice555 5 месяцев назад

Thumbs up 👍 Robb

@anthonylutz118 5 месяцев назад

I like that wall. You're correct...nice color.

@michaeltakayama8415 5 месяцев назад

Getting chased and bitten by stray dogs is definitely no fun - been there, done that. Fortunately, I did not have to get the rabies shot series, but I was laid up for a month, while my foot healed. And, it really sucks at night, when you get packs of dogs chasing after you, esp. if you are on a bicycle. Can we assume from your comments that you have not yet found a solution for the soi dog problem? If you ever do, please make sure to vlog it - you would be doing a great public service! If I had some property that I could fence off, as you are doing, I think I might consider setting up a large area soi dog trap - a fenced area designed to attract & contain (in a humane manner, ofc) the soi dogs in the neighborhood - and then hire some folks to cage and truck them off to be released somewhere else... far, far away (like the jungle border of Burma). Great content, as always! Keep rambling on ... :)

@BrandonJHunt 5 месяцев назад

My only Thai dislike for sure. I know people in the village that eat them.

@AlexofCharmCity 5 месяцев назад

Should there be a small drainage tunnel under the road for the turtle to use safely? wall is really looking good. That is a massive bit of land that isn't yours ;) great episode.

@resetwithrobb 5 месяцев назад

Great comment! And I completely understand your implications there. And agree with you. One of my security protocols is probably going to be for me to buy a 12 or 16 pound sledgehammer and just set it down next to the house after explaining to Fawn its potential purpose. That may sound a bit draconian or something, but I’ve just found it supposed to be upfront with people where they stand with me.

@AlexofCharmCity 5 месяцев назад

@resetwithrobb I'd do it the opposite way and this might sound crazy. But if I wanted a house a certain way, I'd build it, I'm also not into the mcmansions, probably similar to yours with an added bathroom and office. Then just give it to her. Immediately say it's yours. When they don't want me there anymore just tell me and I'll leave. That way I wrap my head around the reality of the situation right away. I don't believe in fighting to stay in a place that no one wants me and even less reason to destroy a home for the people I cared about at one point. I think you are doing a good thing, whether it last a year or 20, either way it's good for you.

@markgreen5200 5 месяцев назад

Keep it up Rob,love it

@sciflyer67 5 месяцев назад

Jub Jub - My GF taught me that one. 🙂

@caburnham1 5 месяцев назад

Yeah, my GF says that. What does that mean?

@sciflyer67 5 месяцев назад

@@caburnham1 Kiss Kiss

@bobbybayls30 3 месяца назад

Good block of land mate. We only have about 1000sqm. Love the fence. Good privacy.

@stephenthomsen4620 5 месяцев назад

Rob: Keep up the great content. I like the cantor is very informative and refreshing. Well done brother. A question for you … I mention before I lived for 10 years in Windsor Ontario … just out of curiosity … what did you do for a living in Bloomfield Hills?

@resetwithrobb 5 месяцев назад

Independent inventor, small business entrepreneur and small scale manufacturing. Sometimes I returned to true construction and ran projects or did my own.

@rodhurst5831 5 месяцев назад

The wall/fence and lot look fantastic.

@DaveyB-uo5ts 2 месяца назад

Hi Rob. My friend lives and teaches in Korat. I told her about you and that your partner is also a Thai teacher. She asked me what was the name of your village. Not sure if you’ve shared that in the past or not. But if you have can you share the name of your village? Thank you Best Dave

@resetwithrobb 2 месяца назад

We live in NonSung. That’s the Amphoe and not the specific village. I don’t want to have my politics get too local, if you follow me.

@DaveyB-uo5ts 2 месяца назад

@@resetwithrobb ahhh yes. I think you mention that before. And yes I understand 😉. If I move to Korat and fall in love with my teacher I’ll look you up Rob 😄. Thanks All the Best Dave

@resetwithrobb 2 месяца назад

@DaveyB-uo5ts catch you for the holidays then.

@DaveyB-uo5ts 2 месяца назад

@@resetwithrobb hey just to follow up…she said her mom’s home is in Nansong 😄. I believe she’s off work for the month of April so we just might 😊. Thank you for the sharing and for the educating that you do. It’s very much appreciated! All the Best Dave

@resetwithrobb 2 месяца назад

@DaveyB-uo5ts hit me up any time. In Korat: I’m at Bonker’s cafe at least once per week. Lee and Veena there know me well. In NonSung we’re at the CJ’s area most mornings for a yogurt or something and Fawn hits the evening market there at least 3X week.

@burtonknows9201 2 месяца назад

Robb, I don't hear of many or any African Americans living in the province. Could you give me your honest take on that?

@resetwithrobb 2 месяца назад

I just made a video about a little bit of this, there is relatively significant prejudice based on skin tone here, so that will 100% weigh in on someone who is of African descent. Having said that I can say, if it’s an American fellow then that’s still gonna hold a lot of sway culturally. They absolutely have an infatuation with American culture. The three African-Americans that I have bumped into here all seem to be doing quite a bit better, and I mean really quite a lot better than the average western retiree here. So I think it’s absolutely a navigable culture, and 100% you will find Thai women attracted to you as well, but it will be a smaller subset. Based on the fact that the guys ran into seemed way way cooler than most of the other guys here, if you’re coming out my way, definitely hit me up, pal, and we’ll hang out

@burtonknows9201 2 месяца назад

@@resetwithrobb From one Detroiter to another (currently living in Chicago), I appreciate your answer. I am going to Panama City, Panama, in August. Next summer, I'll simultaneously hit SE Asia, either the Philippines and Thailand or just one country for three weeks. I'll definitely hit you up when I touchdown in Thailand. Peace.

@resetwithrobb 2 месяца назад

@burtonknows9201 Be sure to do that. look forward to it.

@kostasxronhs5892 5 месяцев назад

At what age did you move to Thailand for retirement if you don't mind my asking. I'm in my early 30s but I'm trying to plan accordingly so that I could one day move to Udon thani around 50 given that I'm in good health. Have a good day

@resetwithrobb 5 месяцев назад

If you’re curious for more about my background and moving here you can peruse the playlists- they’re up to date. I was 57 when I arrived. I began thinking seriously about Thailand at 56. Originally for a 3-month immersive Muay Thai training trip. I’m really into martial arts.

@kevhall4802 5 месяцев назад

Thats crazy long term planning! Why would you decide on Udon as opposed to anywhere else? I suspect Thailand will be very different in 20 yrs time, as will the whole world.

@kostasxronhs5892 5 месяцев назад

@@kevhall4802 I'm open to relocating somewhere else too but for now, Udon is the best part of Thailand I like the most since I've been all over the country. I supposed it would be different but then again , I travelled to Thailand for the 1st time back in 2009 and I can't say that it has changed that much given it's almost 15 years. Anyway, I'm trying to invest as much as I can afford and let the compound do the rest.

@Juha-t6u 5 месяцев назад

Couple of questions : Are those lightning-rods in the tops of the posts? What is rural Thailand like for the single man? Someone who is not interested in finding a lady, just a quiet life.

@resetwithrobb 5 месяцев назад

It is very good for quiet. If you’re not tied to a lady you’ll generally hear very little of the local news or gossip, unless you you deliberately try to

@kevhall4802 5 месяцев назад

Not lightning rods; Each concrete post has piece of rebar sticking out at the top. It looks like they have welded two additional pieces to it and sharpened the end to act as a deterrent to anyone who wants to climb over the wall. Added security effectively.

@Gab-ll6ds 2 месяца назад

Did you educate your stepson not to do; narcotics, marijuana or alcohol?

@dallaspowwi6682 5 месяцев назад

The street dogs are scary!!!!

@markgreen5200 5 месяцев назад

And your looking good

@ranctil3 5 месяцев назад

I'm with you on the stray dog situation in thailand. It's off to the hospital for rabies shots if you get bit by one of the little buggers. Bangkok Bob did a video about this problem when he got bit.

@LTassd 5 месяцев назад

Korat is all sex workers and bar girls? And rural Isaan village is the same thing in many ways? I have no idea what you are talking about. Take your camera next trip to Korat and show us.

@resetwithrobb 5 месяцев назад

Good point I should expand on this. I know you’re being rhetorical, but just to be clear. Korat does not generally officially allow sex workers - they’re reined upon but not hard to find. They are strictly illegal out here and so sexy workers are hard to find. But a Mia Noi or a Gik could in some cases be similar.

@singas2854 5 месяцев назад

Most “cities” have red light if you look Everything else is greatly exaggerated I’m still looking for unsolicited flirts 😂😂😂

@resetwithrobb 5 месяцев назад

@singas2854 -I think that’s likely true. If you’re not seeing any flirts- and I guarantee you I’m reporting that exactly as it happens here- you need to notice the eye contact more. Most farang are oblivious because it’s not our culture. This varies most widely by geography.

@singas2854 5 месяцев назад

@@resetwithrobbnot looking or interested I do like joking about this thou 😅😊

@smileoften-ft3hq 5 месяцев назад

@@singas2854I think flirts are more a high school thing than a grown man thing 😅 Can't blame a fly caster for lovin fishing though.