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A subscriber of mine, Big Scott, moved to Thailand almost 2 years ago. He sold everything in the US and made this huge move. We did an interview and soon became friends. It cost him a fortune. for an abundance of reasons which he will explain he is moving back to the US. Moving around the world is not for everyone. Scott's cautionary tale will be good info for someone who is on the fence and is only hearing positive aspects about Thailand and moving abroad in general. No where is perfect.
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@schwartzenheimer1
@schwartzenheimer1 7 месяцев назад
The problem is that wherever you go, there YOU are...
@wisdomcards7695
@wisdomcards7695 7 месяцев назад
Yes love Buckaroo Bonzai!
@morrist8727
@morrist8727 7 месяцев назад
What gets me is that they tuck tail and just return back to their old vomit that they left back home.
@martintokar7893
@martintokar7893 6 месяцев назад
Exactly! Excellent book by Book by Jon Kabat-Zinn. He probably run out of $
@richym2020
@richym2020 6 месяцев назад
That's a real sucker that one!
@WayneJr
@WayneJr 6 месяцев назад
more room for us in Thailand. A LOT more room, whoops.
@robertgrays8790
@robertgrays8790 8 месяцев назад
He better not take her back to the states with him! She'll be Americanized, seek out her own kind, and divorce him after obtaining citizenship.
@GreenyTravels
@GreenyTravels 8 месяцев назад
Up to him 😊
@kevinp8108
@kevinp8108 8 месяцев назад
@robertgrays8790 - the Thai girlfriend won't last in Texas! The cultural differences and loneliness, especially homesickness will have her right back in Thailand. Scott is a pilot so he will be away from his girlfriends for days at a time. The absence can drive an American girl crazy, let alone a Thai girlfriend.
@user-hh9dh3fj3f
@user-hh9dh3fj3f 8 месяцев назад
Goodluck with that story, we all know how it goes... 🤔😂😂
@richardsimpson7776
@richardsimpson7776 8 месяцев назад
It happens!
@davec8153
@davec8153 8 месяцев назад
Wow, you don't know Scott, never met his girlfriend and you know her better than Scott, AMAZING!
@BangkokBurbs
@BangkokBurbs 8 месяцев назад
New truck, new scooter, flash house, never ever flaunt your wealth in Thailand, you attract all the wrong kind of people.
@eddiesaninocencio6635
@eddiesaninocencio6635 8 месяцев назад
Same in the Philippines, do not show cash, you'll be a prime target, your Filipina girlfriend will set you up.
@TheUtuber999
@TheUtuber999 8 месяцев назад
But he's leaving now, so...
@BangkokBurbs
@BangkokBurbs 8 месяцев назад
@@TheUtuber999 He probably met all the wrong people so decided to leave.
@ianbardon8581
@ianbardon8581 8 месяцев назад
It's the way if many forieners, American, Swiss, German.
@MikesManCave
@MikesManCave 7 месяцев назад
@@bigtony4829 Because those are the people that take the risk or have the initiative and money to move internationally, the guy working at KFC or Wallmart will die on the shop floor as he will not have the money to retire early and move overseas.
@Shithappenswhenu
@Shithappenswhenu 8 месяцев назад
"How NOT to Move to Thailand--Definitely don’t do what this guy did " (New title for the video)
@matthewfusaro2590
@matthewfusaro2590 4 месяца назад
I kept expecting him to tell a story how he got cleaned out by this GF but I guess that's for another video.
@uncleclaw171
@uncleclaw171 3 месяца назад
TOTALLY. This dude made all the noob mistakes. FFS, he shipped pallets of household stuff over here!! LOL.
@TigerJooPT
@TigerJooPT 28 дней назад
@@Shithappenswhenu Maybe if he lost 200 lbs... just maybe.....
@georgej2180
@georgej2180 8 месяцев назад
In my opinion, I don’t believe that the concerns he mentioned were the main reasons he’s leaving. He said he came to Thailand several times prior and he should have seen and experienced these issues. He’s leaving because he’s running out of money and needs to go back to work. Period
@paulh7798
@paulh7798 8 месяцев назад
Yeah, his story is a little fishy. That said, buying a new car and motorcycle and hiring the biggest house in Pattaya is indicative of somebody that doesn't plan very well.
@samiam8114
@samiam8114 8 месяцев назад
Also, he said he's taking his Thai girl (who he hasn't known very long) back to the States, so best of luck with that.
@paulh7798
@paulh7798 8 месяцев назад
@@samiam8114 Honestly I hope it works out for him, but I will never ever bring my Thai gf anywhere near the states. Nothing good will come of that.
@ianjames242
@ianjames242 8 месяцев назад
Suspect that may be right but, OTOH, he does not seem to be the most discerning and far sighted of wallahs
@montyloads
@montyloads 8 месяцев назад
But he's also saying he's just purchased a new house in texas and paid cash for it
@michelleprather2803
@michelleprather2803 8 месяцев назад
My dad was retired in Thailand for 15 years. On those 15 years he would always complain about traffic in Thailand, this and that. Come back to the states, and after 3 months complain about the price of things in America, the traffic there, and general cost of living. And then start planning his flight back to Thailand. It’s easy to move to Thailand, it’s difficult to make the move back to the states after that. I see this happen often to people.
@ubiquitousdiabolus
@ubiquitousdiabolus 8 месяцев назад
and the woke politics, and the crime and the winters up north, etc etc
@Paul_in_Thailand
@Paul_in_Thailand 8 месяцев назад
He will be back within a year 😂😂
@khanafzal1700
@khanafzal1700 8 месяцев назад
HAHA!!! Typical American I love everything about Thailand they're going to have to find me and kick me outta here for me to leave for good, I mean you can always visit the states as long as it's still blue🤷🏽
@FrankypankyV8
@FrankypankyV8 8 месяцев назад
@@ubiquitousdiabolus Woke politics?! So you are fine with racism? Yeah, sure!
@marioarias9942
@marioarias9942 8 месяцев назад
And the fascist bigots living in Red states.
@david-reason
@david-reason 8 месяцев назад
ADVICE: Don't buy property, don't buy a new truck, don't get married, don't worry about the New Tax law, becos life's too short.
@bigradwolf5001
@bigradwolf5001 8 месяцев назад
- Don't buy property - I will buy because rent is just money paid for mortgage of landlord - don't buy a new truck - Agree, it's hot, so choose location where you can just walk for 80% of your needs, ride a scooter for the 20% on bi-monthly basis. - don't get married - Agree, no explanation needed - don't worry about the New Tax law - worry, don't, but being informed is important - life's too short - Agree
@nomadic-mind
@nomadic-mind 8 месяцев назад
@@bigradwolf5001 Only rent if it's cheaper than buying.
@bigradwolf5001
@bigradwolf5001 8 месяцев назад
@@nomadic-mindRight. If there is cash possibility to buy then buying becomes cheaper. The problem for non-cash buyers is interest rates are at 7.5% while capital gain in condos are 5% in Thailand (maybe higher in other specific spots like beachfront, or those next to rich Thais' residences).
@rayodesoona750
@rayodesoona750 8 месяцев назад
- Better to rent if you want to be the owner of your property. will cause the price to rise not good for Thai people and foreigners and there will be new legislation to control - don't get married = It's up to you and your partner. Why did you get married? For the nominee , family future, Or just have fun and hope for benefits?(Most foreigners in Thailand) That's why it's difficult for you to get a Thai citizen. - don't buy a new truck = depends on your decision. - don't worry about the New Tax law = If you don't have financial problems or doing something illegal. There's no need to be stressed.
@davidlamb7524
@davidlamb7524 8 месяцев назад
​@@nomadic-mindIf you plan to be here more than 10 years it's worth buying.
@deepwoodmotte4136
@deepwoodmotte4136 7 месяцев назад
The reason why Scott is leaving, is Scott. Has nothing to do with Thailand... He complains about the native people of a foreign country does not speak his language - and he's the guest? Come on now...
@solarguy1702
@solarguy1702 4 месяца назад
Same here in the Philippines. Americans get angry when the locals speak their own language. Call it "bamboo" or "yapyap".
@Markham12thcentury
@Markham12thcentury 4 месяца назад
You mean like the Hondurans and Venezuelans when they invite themselves HERE?
@kdfooaijfea3asdf
@kdfooaijfea3asdf 3 месяца назад
to be fair he wasn't really complaining. just point out that he can't communicate in Thai. :)
@rossdawgsbrokenspirit9038
@rossdawgsbrokenspirit9038 Месяц назад
@@solarguy1702 Only ignorant morons generalize.
@thanisonsanit5423
@thanisonsanit5423 8 месяцев назад
The overall reason he's leaving Thailand is that he's going back to work because he has real estate debt. Everything else he mentions is small crumbs that can be resolved easily. Most farlangs leave Thailand for two reasons HEALTH or they have FINANCIAL issues.
@GreenyTravels
@GreenyTravels 8 месяцев назад
Those can be serious concerns in Thailand
@user-hh9dh3fj3f
@user-hh9dh3fj3f 8 месяцев назад
@@GreenyTravels not if you've got the money to offset it. Health is essentially money . Thailand has Awesome health care so long as you can afford it...? Finances are definitely money.. Work is definitely money..
@Truth-fk3vp
@Truth-fk3vp 8 месяцев назад
I don't agree at all , These are good reasons , heat is a big deal . If you can't handle one would not want to live in it . its a huge issue .
@thanisonsanit5423
@thanisonsanit5423 8 месяцев назад
@@Truth-fk3vp I agree however I'm pretty sure this gentleman knew Thailand was hot and humid before he arrived. Plus the gentleman is quite heavy set so he should have known to makes changes to his diet or suffer the consequences.
@Mistamannfour
@Mistamannfour 8 месяцев назад
Wait, everyone says that the health care is great and affordable in Thailand! What is the real story regarding health care? Is it cheap but the quality is poor or is it good quality but expensive for foreigners?
@JohnFlanagan-hs1fv
@JohnFlanagan-hs1fv 8 месяцев назад
Not the supermodel I wanted. I am sure his girlfriend is thrilled by that comment 😂
@Maldives2025
@Maldives2025 8 месяцев назад
made me laugh hes lucky he got anyone!
@Richard.Cabeza
@Richard.Cabeza 8 месяцев назад
Imagine what she's telling her friends.
@pamspencer5733
@pamspencer5733 7 месяцев назад
Well she will never starve in the US🤓! She can eat him for months if WW3 strikes on our soil!
@KO-OG-Passport-Bro-1997
@KO-OG-Passport-Bro-1997 7 месяцев назад
@@Richard.Cabeza lmaooooo
@charlottebrefo6879
@charlottebrefo6879 7 месяцев назад
​@@pamspencer5733😂😂😂
@atrader888
@atrader888 8 месяцев назад
I do not think this guy could pass a physical examination to get a pilot’s license to fly a major airliner.
@tonyp2865
@tonyp2865 8 месяцев назад
Or fit in the pilot seat.
@toneyeye
@toneyeye 8 месяцев назад
That crossed my mind too!
@Truth-fk3vp
@Truth-fk3vp 8 месяцев назад
I think some houses one enjoys living in , one likes the house the neighbourhood and others you don't like . Like Im living in a church somewhere quite remote in Australia . Probably the worst place Iv lived as far as places Iv owned . And can think of a couple of houses Iv had that I would have stayed there quite happily for the rest of my life . But this aint one of them lol groan
@britgerus1956Glenn
@britgerus1956Glenn 8 месяцев назад
​@@toneyeyemine three....lol... all texas...
@RUHappyATM
@RUHappyATM 8 месяцев назад
That is what retirement does to you...LMAO. The good life.
@andrewhughes7642
@andrewhughes7642 8 месяцев назад
He seems to me the sort of person who should never move to a foreign country. Doesn't make any effort to integrate with the local community, by learning the language for example, and builds his life around the English-speaking ex-pat community. A good way to feel isolated. A good way to be despised.
@GreenyTravels
@GreenyTravels 8 месяцев назад
Won’t work out for many. Definitely want his thing unfortunately
@508paulwall
@508paulwall 7 месяцев назад
Yes.. notice how he said the mover didn't speak English... The mover is Thai and he's in Thailand! Duh
@davidm4677
@davidm4677 6 месяцев назад
It’s not hard to translate few words on your phone and show it to the Thai guy.
@matthewfusaro2590
@matthewfusaro2590 4 месяца назад
I don't know about that. I didn't get the impression that he hated the country or the people. Just couldn't make the adjustment. When I was in the military, I met plenty of "ugly Americans". He doesn't strike me as one of them.
@mamagne800
@mamagne800 3 месяца назад
Yeah just the fact that he bought that huge truck and house makes me think that the he thought he was moving to Florida.
@MarkCartret
@MarkCartret 8 месяцев назад
I’ve been in the cockpit for 30 years and never saw a pilot that large.
@144k_Kingdom_Living
@144k_Kingdom_Living 8 месяцев назад
He must be wating mostly western food.
@MarkCartret
@MarkCartret 8 месяцев назад
@@144k_Kingdom_Living …yep. Trying to figure out what cockpit he could operate safely in. Even in an economy seat as a passenger he would have issues….As far as his commercial medical, which is required, I wonder what AME would pass him.
@amazoidal
@amazoidal 8 месяцев назад
How do you get so large on Thai food?
@TheUtuber999
@TheUtuber999 8 месяцев назад
I'd be more worried about whether he took the shit shot.
@aidanbannister9055
@aidanbannister9055 8 месяцев назад
He flys Jumbos.
@klausschumacher7126
@klausschumacher7126 8 месяцев назад
After one year living abroad many American are the specialist how a country works. We have this kind of people in the Philippines too and they are living in their own colony in Dumaguete.... Everybody has a YT channel and try to teach others about the country.... but in the end they know nothing because they live in the expats sportbars world....
@Ardoyne10
@Ardoyne10 2 месяца назад
Theses yanks think they know it all.tallk talk talk ..
@kevo8498
@kevo8498 2 месяца назад
Soo many on here. The "expert" ones that ran back to their home countries when covid broke. We stuck it out here. Im curious if making dozens and dozens of youtube vids while here and raking in proceeds each month could be considered working in Thailand and have visa implications..
@maikeweige1548
@maikeweige1548 Месяц назад
agree 100%
@kevo8498
@kevo8498 Месяц назад
@klausschumacher7126 Omg in Thailand. 2- 2 week trips here in a year and they become "influencers". Always in the same tourist traps. Orrrr the guys that move to the sticks cause it's cheap and go on and on with videos of fields and how awesome it is.
@ObolonWeener
@ObolonWeener 8 месяцев назад
This is why I stay only 3 or 4 months a year in thailand after retirement. I love Thailand but I still love my northern European area.
@genericdeveloper3966
@genericdeveloper3966 8 месяцев назад
Well Northern European countries are some of the most sought after on the planet, so it makes sense.
@Richard.Cabeza
@Richard.Cabeza 8 месяцев назад
This is the way to do it.
@googleuser2609
@googleuser2609 8 месяцев назад
Smart move.
@rondodson5736
@rondodson5736 7 месяцев назад
I moved south in the states because i learned to hate the cold. It is hot in Thailand but heat doesn't bother me. Even fighting in Vietnam i was glad it was a warm climate.
@stevenphillips3466
@stevenphillips3466 7 месяцев назад
@@genericdeveloper3966 well USE to be ...The Muslims hordes are making it hell . Amazing the self inflicted Death those countries are committing
@stevetarrant3898
@stevetarrant3898 7 месяцев назад
Australian here. Born and bred in a town called Darwin. I have been visiting asian countries since the 80s. The roads are crazy, biggest vehicles have the right of way, its a madhouse. As for the heat and humidity, Darwin is in the tropics of Australia so the weather is about the same. But it grinds away at you. I'm retiring in a couple of years and moving to Perth. Great place, pretty much my second home already. Its descibed as having a Mediterranean climate, hot summers, mild, wet winters, but low humidity. And that's the killer in the tropics. When you retire, you definitely want to find that place you're comfortable in.
@rondodson5736
@rondodson5736 7 месяцев назад
My favorite vehicle is a 1970 Plymouth Fury. It was called a boat as well as a muscle car. I had one and regret ever selling it, but the roads in Thailand are not big enough for it. Plus the import tax to bring a vehicle in is horrendous.
@rossdawgsbrokenspirit9038
@rossdawgsbrokenspirit9038 Месяц назад
Good luck to you sir
@mrmrbeijo
@mrmrbeijo 8 месяцев назад
The point about the tax issue is super important, because it shows a larger issue: in all those countries (South East Asia) things can cgange, laws are not clear and basically there is no legal security as you know it in the US or Europe or Singapore. This is a constant threat, you could loose everything, get expelled for no reason and many other issues. Best advise: dont invest too much money as a foreigner, dont have too much funds in your local bank. Rent, live and enjoy..
@GreenyTravels
@GreenyTravels 8 месяцев назад
Makes sense
@RUHappyATM
@RUHappyATM 8 месяцев назад
I agree. Always have a Plan B.
@jkelliott3224
@jkelliott3224 7 месяцев назад
There are so many Thai ethnic women in Texas, USA… that was born n raised in America, think liked American, went to school in USA….Why on earth Scott the pilot wanted to bring a Thai woman from Thailand… that s dumbest idea..… to my opinion!
@RUHappyATM
@RUHappyATM 7 месяцев назад
@@jkelliott3224 Hoping they wouldn't pick up the bad habits of women in the West.
@tennisisphysical
@tennisisphysical 7 месяцев назад
Exactly. Rent. Walk. Enjoy the beach and food. Do some yoga! My coach always told me you can't be mentally fit if you are not physically fit. Health equals wealth 💯🎾🌞
@johndover246
@johndover246 8 месяцев назад
He´s a typical kind of expat. Absolutely full of himself and smarter than everyone, yet he does every mistake, you can imagine. Strange.
@Sammyli99
@Sammyli99 7 месяцев назад
Expats Ueber Alles
@2000ViperGTSsubscribe
@2000ViperGTSsubscribe 7 месяцев назад
He is quite smart and educated, was not condescending towards people. The only person full of themselves here was you.
@Sammyli99
@Sammyli99 7 месяцев назад
@@2000ViperGTSsubscribe sounds like a wokie comment that one
@ebaystars
@ebaystars 7 месяцев назад
we call them "falang kee Nok" (foreigner bird shit....
@ballershanelle
@ballershanelle 7 месяцев назад
He's a white man...that had a sorta high, income
@MrSimonj1970
@MrSimonj1970 8 месяцев назад
Happiness is inside, not outside - no place, object, relationship or anything else in the outside world makes us happy for long. Unless you realise this, life's just a hamster wheel of frustration and misery.
@davidpearlactorteacherbizman
@davidpearlactorteacherbizman 8 месяцев назад
Yes I agree
@snoopy13946
@snoopy13946 8 месяцев назад
Spot on!
@Ephesians-xt4xc
@Ephesians-xt4xc 8 месяцев назад
Correct
@maxbest20s11
@maxbest20s11 8 месяцев назад
Where ever you go...there you are...
@superchops5150
@superchops5150 8 месяцев назад
Exactly
@staffykclips
@staffykclips 8 месяцев назад
Reasons why Scott left 1. Thailand doesn’t speak English 2. Sick of Thai food 3. Thailand is hot and he is fatter than before (his words) 4. Underestimated his own age 😂 (hilarious) 5. Worries about dying in Thailand 6. Ran out of money
@patienceobongo
@patienceobongo 7 месяцев назад
7 Motorcycles are too small. 8 Can't find a good Pastor at the Temple. 9 McDonald's sizes are too small. 10 Couldn't find a gym with strong enough floor. 11 Drive in wrong side of road. 12 Missed the BLM Summer of Riots.
@staffykclips
@staffykclips 7 месяцев назад
@@patienceobongo 🤣 missed those ones
@chefk2854
@chefk2854 8 месяцев назад
Sounds like alot of lameful excuses to me. Maybe he should take advantage of everything Thailand has to offer like improving his health by exercising, eating healthier and losing weight. I see so many middle age men come to Thailand and not try to maintain a healthy lifestyle!.
@ccrider8483
@ccrider8483 8 месяцев назад
As a commercial pilot his livelihood is very dependent on being able to pass a class A physical. I wish him continued good fortune.
@user-hh9dh3fj3f
@user-hh9dh3fj3f 8 месяцев назад
@@ccrider8483 what at the buffet?
@ChupraCumbra
@ChupraCumbra 8 месяцев назад
Bargirls is why guys retire in Thailand... except Greeny of course.
@keith-kb1zl
@keith-kb1zl 8 месяцев назад
Yep . those plane loads of old ex- pats ain’t going there for the weather 😂😂😂 . if they could be bagging young hot girls in their own country those planes would be empty 😂😂😂
@STAXBITCOIN
@STAXBITCOIN 8 месяцев назад
The facts he’s moved 20x for fun kinda says it all.
@bodyloverz30
@bodyloverz30 8 месяцев назад
An airline piolet can commute from anywhere.
@muziktrkr
@muziktrkr 7 месяцев назад
People who want careers as independent long haul drivers and international pilots enjoy being able to travel and seeing different places.
@dakotazac743
@dakotazac743 6 месяцев назад
I say he moves 10 more times before he's to old to travel any more. He sure don't sound like a Texan anyway.
@tomsewell2462
@tomsewell2462 8 месяцев назад
I did that in 2014 from Montana to Dumaguete Philippines. Sold or tossed everything and moved there sight unseen. I lasted five years until the "Paradise Syndrome" wore off. But when I moved back to America I had no house! And prices were through the roof. I spent four years during "Xina Veerus" boondocking in remote lands in the western US.. Finally I found a nice town that still had cheapish houses. But best advice is DO NOT SELL YOUR HOUSE. You'll probably be back home.
@GreenyTravels
@GreenyTravels 8 месяцев назад
That’s a great tip
@wahoowahoo2341
@wahoowahoo2341 8 месяцев назад
Racist ala Trump . Typical American..
@AJourneyOfYourSoul
@AJourneyOfYourSoul 8 месяцев назад
Absolutely solid advice. Being out of the market of a long term appreciating asset is financial suicide.
@Richard.Cabeza
@Richard.Cabeza 8 месяцев назад
Home ownership is overrated.
@cxerphax1
@cxerphax1 7 месяцев назад
@@Richard.Cabezais it? It’s something to leave to your kids and a foundation of a legacy
@mugesUSA
@mugesUSA 6 месяцев назад
It totaly depends on person, individually! I lived in Thailand for four years! 1984-88. I was lonely but I was happy! It was job related and I learnt Thai on the streets! Thai people are most pure , innocent, and helpful people in Far East! ❤
@Brainphelan
@Brainphelan 8 месяцев назад
I've worked overseas for 1/2 of my life, 30 years of my life in Europe, Korea, Thailand and know how he is feeling.. after a few years you're think you're missing something in USA go back and remember all the reasons you left USA. It is expensive, too much politics, too many people, travel anyplace is a chore flights, driving RV or hiking back country. We have a farm in Sakon Nakhon and just came back to USA in Oct and I can't wait to leave again and get back to farm on paradise hill. He is unhappy now.. wait till he get back to TX, I give people like him 6 months and they will be wishing they never left oversea. It is the new American Dream... Overseas with American retirement.
@GreenyTravels
@GreenyTravels 8 месяцев назад
Everyone I go home for a few week it hits me fast why I left
@britgerus1956Glenn
@britgerus1956Glenn 8 месяцев назад
It's always difficult . I spent 42 overseas, then returned to the UK almost 3 yrs ago.. will I stay dunno.. Like Scott I brought way too much back, an oversized 40ft container, plus I gave way too much away , sold house in the US way under value due to covid....etc etc However I'm unlikely to return to the US.. Nevertheless I wouldn't have put things in sorage.. No way...
@deemarvin6136
@deemarvin6136 8 месяцев назад
Amen
@TChalla007
@TChalla007 8 месяцев назад
This man is too old to be homesick.
@tvbuu
@tvbuu 8 месяцев назад
faaaactssssssssss
@dranchd6571
@dranchd6571 8 месяцев назад
They want supermodels but look at the state of them. Nothing like a massive ego...
@stevev238
@stevev238 6 месяцев назад
And there are some pretty shallow supermodels in the world.
@crjetpilot
@crjetpilot 6 месяцев назад
You must not have listened to what he said. It was quite the opposite. I say rock on! I hope he and his gf love their new adventure!
@mamagne800
@mamagne800 3 месяца назад
@@crjetpilot He did say he was expecting to get a supermodel when he moved to Thailand but had to settle down with a very average Thai girl.
@frankspencer9308
@frankspencer9308 8 месяцев назад
Scott is a great guy, but I am not buying these excuses. You know about the heat, language and traffic if you have visited Thailand before. Sounds like he may be broke and needs to go back to work. I wonder if he can pass a physical to fly planes again. He may have to go on Ozempic for a year or two.
@GreenyTravels
@GreenyTravels 8 месяцев назад
I hope it works out for him Frank.
@kevinp8108
@kevinp8108 8 месяцев назад
I agree! It sounds like Scott wasn't ready financially.
@bozenagogolewska7250
@bozenagogolewska7250 7 месяцев назад
I have met a swiss woman who was working with people having problems. She said that her clients where the men who came back home after a long term love affair in Thailand. She asked me a question "what was a main filling of them having been left after a 2 years of "marriage" with thai woman- what do you think? She said it was a shame! When they spent all they money on her house or buisness women were gone.
@GreenyTravels
@GreenyTravels 7 месяцев назад
Definitely which leads to depression. It’s pretty sad
@rondodson5736
@rondodson5736 7 месяцев назад
I met my wife when i first came to Thailand. We started a relationship and married a year later. That was 16 years ago. We never discussed our finances until after we were married. Turns out i am not rich but very secure financially. She turned out to be rich. I pay all the expenses since i think it is the responsibility of the husband and let her keep all her money. I am 23 years older than her so expect i will pass first. I consider her money a nest egg to make sure she can survive well after i pass. She also will receive about 4k a month in survivor benefits from me.
@DiscoverThailandTV
@DiscoverThailandTV 3 месяца назад
@@rondodson5736 If she has money, why is it "the responsibility of the husband". Is she somehow unable to pay her own way?
@bigradwolf5001
@bigradwolf5001 8 месяцев назад
I know those 2 and how to mitigate the effects: 1) Heat -- work around your schedule where you go out early morning and back in air-con in afternoon sleeping and then go out at night. Essentially be a nocturnal person. 2) Crazy drivers - live in area where everything you need is walking distance 80% of the time. That way, you drive 1x in 2 weeks for the 20%. That mitigate crossing roads with the crazies.
@billyjohnson9166
@billyjohnson9166 8 месяцев назад
Greeny you’re a good size guy. He’s 2x your size. Thailand is not for everyone. Good luck to him going back to the U S. I live in the Philippines I wouldn’t move back to the U S for a million dollars
@willsmith39
@willsmith39 8 месяцев назад
Yeah well no one's offering you the million. This dude on the other hand is a pilot and there's a big shortage post covid so the airlines are really playing up - so he's gonna make bank. Obviously it's good you're so happy in the Philippines - I'm happy for you - but we're not all the same and I don't think it makes him an idiot to go back if that's what he wants cool.
@billyjohnson9166
@billyjohnson9166 8 месяцев назад
@@willsmith39 I understand it’s a lesson to other guys everything not to do when moving to a new country give it sometime. I’m just having fun with it.
@jonasnight
@jonasnight 8 месяцев назад
Andre the giant size hands.
@EvelinHolmes
@EvelinHolmes 8 месяцев назад
I could see leaving my country for up to 4 months out of the year. We did the for 8 years but health coverage when you are close to eighty is expensive. Plus you start familiar grounds.
@willsmith39
@willsmith39 8 месяцев назад
@@billyjohnson9166 Fair enough 👍
@teddundy2621
@teddundy2621 8 месяцев назад
Se let me get this straight. He is packing his bags because Thailand is not what he was expecting and is bringing his Pattaya princess back to Texas out of all places with him? I can't wait for another video one year later.
@patreimer7696
@patreimer7696 8 месяцев назад
Scott's Thai girlfriend may not like Texas due to the culture shock. Under US immigration law, how long can she stay in the US legally?
@GreenyTravels
@GreenyTravels 8 месяцев назад
Good question but first he has to get her there. No easy task
@TheUtuber999
@TheUtuber999 8 месяцев назад
@@patreimer7696 Six months I believe.
@patreimer7696
@patreimer7696 8 месяцев назад
@@TheUtuber999 Thanks for the info. This is not a solution for Big Scott unless he marries his girlfriend and she gets permanent residency in the US. Green card!
@dannysmith9675
@dannysmith9675 8 месяцев назад
Your pattaya girl will LOVE tx... 😂😂😂
@Michael-iw3ek
@Michael-iw3ek 8 месяцев назад
So basically his problems with Thailand were Thai language and Thai people. What a surprise. I am sure moving expenses are less than a language course would have been.
@ellvtv2314
@ellvtv2314 8 месяцев назад
Sounds like he mismanaged his finances like he has mismanaged his diet.
@johnbell1810
@johnbell1810 8 месяцев назад
ouch!
@King-wy5on
@King-wy5on 7 месяцев назад
Lmao 100% what a big zero
@topsturvey
@topsturvey 6 месяцев назад
exactly. then complains about the country. ive been going to thailand for 20 years and never had a language barrier
@MikeNaples
@MikeNaples 5 месяцев назад
Heat is extremely more tolerable to a thin person. Same is true for the opposite. Don't see many thin Eskimos. Then again I don't see many Eskimos at all while living in Florida.
@gedlyman1
@gedlyman1 2 месяца назад
Not true, he knows what he's talking about and greeny just blowing it off is bad. The DTA (double taxation agreements between countries) agreements he's referring to will make your eyes watery if you are it paying attention to your incoming finance stream to a country which implements this. I cancelled my Colombian visa for this very reason). Many people blow it off and if and when the country’s tax authorities find out you will be hit with a huge fine as well as having to repay the tax you owe. Be warned! Be advised, if a country in which you have a residency visa does not have a favorable DTA agreement in place you may be subject to taxes on your overseas income. And just pulling a few bucks out of your atm doesn’t work when you’ve committed to house payments etc.
@petesrules1508
@petesrules1508 8 месяцев назад
It's not the heat that's the problem, it's the humidity. I used to shower 4 times a day especially during monsoon season.
@GreenyTravels
@GreenyTravels 8 месяцев назад
Finally got a break the past few days
@Wilt8v92
@Wilt8v92 6 месяцев назад
Yeah,I been in the in the desert in Australia in 48c dry heat, humidity if foul,I hate it...
@User31010X
@User31010X 8 месяцев назад
no doult, he will be back🎉 you can make another episode to interview him for the reasons he come back.
@GreenyTravels
@GreenyTravels 8 месяцев назад
lol. Sure. I don’t think so though. Only for vacation
@khanafzal1700
@khanafzal1700 8 месяцев назад
HAHA you think greeny and Scott are doing a content grab? Haha!!!
@Wolfgang.Berger.Curso.Aleman
@Wolfgang.Berger.Curso.Aleman 5 месяцев назад
If you want to settle in a foreign country, it might be a good idea learning the language...I mean, even as a tourist you try to pick uo a few words, but I cannot imagine living in a place permanently without learning the language.
@4everu984
@4everu984 3 месяца назад
For F sakes....they call themselves Expats, not immigrants. That says all you need to know about them. No where in the world are young women attracted to old men. Its transactional.
@kennethhurst6296
@kennethhurst6296 3 месяца назад
@wolfgang…your statement is fitting. If you don’t speak their language, you miss out on the complete experience. You don’t get to fully understand what’s happening around you or in the country. It’s no different to immigrants coming to the US, living here for years, and not learning to speak English. It’s simply beyond me! 😮
@kdfooaijfea3asdf
@kdfooaijfea3asdf 2 месяца назад
@@4everu984 no way! Big Scott is a cutie.
@AmandaCadorna
@AmandaCadorna 2 месяца назад
@@kennethhurst6296people that go to the US and never speak the language have no intention of assimilation. They want all the perks and then they make their own countries right inside the US and the US accommodates it. The US needs to stop accommodating that.
@hangemhigh7069
@hangemhigh7069 Месяц назад
If ur Thaiwoman can english u don't need so much word in Thai.
@garyaltenburger6667
@garyaltenburger6667 8 месяцев назад
Things worked out well for me. I carefully planned my retirement. I came over in 1991 for a job in a joint venture factory. I was concerned regarding my retirement. There is no Social Security here. I was saving quite a bit of money working here because the company furnished a vehicle and housing including utitities. The Thai economy crashed around 1997 so that turned out to be the kick I needed to go back to the US for a good paying job. I worked and lived frugally in Southern California for five long miserable years. During that five years I was able to top up my social security account and build another pension. When I was financially able to retire at age 59, I cashed out the factory pension and at age 60 I started receiving a private small pension. I bought a decent condo for cash and at that time still got 51 baht for a dollar. My financial situation allowed me to wait for Social Security until I would receive the ful benefit. Now with Social Security and the small private pension I have a healthy surplus every month. I'm not wealthy by any means but I am able to live exactly as I want and don't need to live on a budget.
@GreenyTravels
@GreenyTravels 8 месяцев назад
Sounds well planned. Glad it worked out
@user-hh9dh3fj3f
@user-hh9dh3fj3f 8 месяцев назад
Well played, I person with a plan and intelligence... 👍
@rgasta7765
@rgasta7765 8 месяцев назад
How much is the monthly pension you are getting?
@garyaltenburger6667
@garyaltenburger6667 8 месяцев назад
That's my business. Even my wife doesn't know and that too is my business. Suffice to know that I am not wealthy by any means and I have never received anything other than what I have worked for.
@caribcarib4337
@caribcarib4337 8 месяцев назад
the key is pensions
@AtmosJourney
@AtmosJourney 8 месяцев назад
Right! Thailand is not an easy place just like many other places. The safest way before embarking on that big plan to move to a foreign country to live permanently is to go there and rent a house to live for 3-4 years to learn the good and bad before deciding. What matters most is whether you can adapt quick enough with the local culture and traditions of that country. Test the water first before jumping in fully. Test is thoroughly
@GreenyTravels
@GreenyTravels 8 месяцев назад
Good advice. I usually recommend a year first but definitely take as long as you need until 100% sure
@bigradwolf5001
@bigradwolf5001 8 месяцев назад
@@GreenyTravels Right with so much info on youtube now, a year of rent is okay. Lots of online recon has to be done prior. If it takes 3 years of renting, something is wrong.
@grahamgadd4786
@grahamgadd4786 8 месяцев назад
Old saying is don't burn all your bridges. 😢 21:03
@AtmosJourney
@AtmosJourney 8 месяцев назад
@@bigradwolf5001 do you know why I recommended 3 years of renting? That’s where all the truth or ugly side of things will turn up. For some folks they could rent the 1st year and the 2nd year onward they could live in their girlfriends’ residence rent-free 😂
@AtmosJourney
@AtmosJourney 8 месяцев назад
@@grahamgadd4786 Right! Don’t burn all the bridges but if you need to burn it you got to burn it down. But before doing so, build new and solid bridges which requires time and effort. If you do that you would have no regret.
@bigal9052
@bigal9052 8 месяцев назад
I have been going to Thailand for 11 years and I understand everything he is leaving for but the good is so much more than the bad I really think its Him not Thailand
@Gregorio7b
@Gregorio7b 8 месяцев назад
Seems he is suffering from a clear case of cognitive dissonance. And, based on all of the toys he sold when he left the U.S., he had quite a challenge to fill that void. Settling in Thailand requires a complete change in mindset.
@user-hh9dh3fj3f
@user-hh9dh3fj3f 8 месяцев назад
It's 100% him...
@thunt1565
@thunt1565 8 месяцев назад
@@Gregorio7b Agreed - the need to ship a full pallet there, and then TWO pallets back... that's someone a little too attached to material crap. Sure, there may be expensive tools in there, etc., but he's paid $7k for moving it there and back. He made/makes seriously good money as an international commercial pilot. He should have donated anything of value to a local orphanage (to use or sell). It's just 'stuff' - do you really need it?
@tvbuu
@tvbuu 8 месяцев назад
bingo, gotta be a minimalist@@thunt1565
@Richard.Cabeza
@Richard.Cabeza 8 месяцев назад
@@thunt1565 Agree. Easy to sell and buy back and cheaper than $7k.
@larryusagmail4751
@larryusagmail4751 7 месяцев назад
Overall good video. Sayed in Thailand 5 months a year 2000 - 2015, great times 😊 for sure. Had a simple appartment in Bangkok never brought anything more than a suitcase. Took a few language classes. Would stay a month or two then leave for a few months. In and out keeps your sanity. Bringing a dog, buying a new vehicle, renting a big house amateur moves. Stay light, always be prepared to move on in a place like Thailand. Bringing a Thai girl back to the US super amateur move, know the game. The tax discussion is a non issue for US residents. Include The Philippines in your program, more options always better.
@GreenyTravels
@GreenyTravels 7 месяцев назад
Good points. Don’t bring anything you won’t just walk away from
@cipriandobrea7369
@cipriandobrea7369 6 месяцев назад
Robert Dinero in Heat.
@todd7756
@todd7756 6 месяцев назад
Great move!!@@cipriandobrea7369
@matthewfusaro2590
@matthewfusaro2590 4 месяца назад
Traveling light is great if you aren't 100% sure you are going to stay there. I visited Thailand about a dozen times when I was in the military and gave Thailand some serious thought after I got out. I would have definitely waited 2-3 years living in country before ever making any big purchases. A house would have been something I purchased after getting married and had plans on having children. I think Big Scott had too much of the good life in the states and wanted to duplicate that life in Thailand. I think that was his biggest amateur mistake. You can't take America with you.
@paulinsydneyaussie3902
@paulinsydneyaussie3902 8 месяцев назад
Pilots have to undergo & pass medical examinations....I doubt Scott would pass the medical to fly again. He is worried about taxes in Thailand; Scott should be more concerned about his health & weight issue.
@kevinp8108
@kevinp8108 8 месяцев назад
the tax law doesn't affect him and his savings. He's misinformed.
@realpropertymangement7640
@realpropertymangement7640 8 месяцев назад
​@@kevinp8108you say that with such certainty. Can you please share your basis for that premise. Enquiring minds want to know! 🤔
@exalhoa
@exalhoa 8 месяцев назад
Generally, if you are upright and breathing you can find an AME who will pass you. That said, I agree with your second sentence.
@user-hh9dh3fj3f
@user-hh9dh3fj3f 8 месяцев назад
I think I might have to report the guy to FAA.. I wouldn't want any health concerns causing any undue risks to passengers.
@crwmdp9
@crwmdp9 8 месяцев назад
@@user-hh9dh3fj3fthis guy is most likely ho you want flying you and your family on a dark stormy night with things going pear shaped. Don’t judge the book by its cover!
@naknaksdadn572
@naknaksdadn572 8 месяцев назад
i visited Thailand but only as a tourist. i am fortunate as i have two pensions and do not have financial worries. However i lived in the Dominican Republic for 7 years and the Philippines for 4 years. Very similar problems in both of these countries to what Scott experienced! i took a massive beating on the resale of my personal SUV and a small fleet of Honda CRVs i used to lease out to tourists. i too now live in Texas with my Filipina wife and 2 young sons that were born in the Philippines. Best wishes Scott on your return to Texas. My name is also Scott!
@GreenyTravels
@GreenyTravels 8 месяцев назад
Thanks Scott
@rondodson5736
@rondodson5736 7 месяцев назад
I retired in 2003 (medical), I moved to Thailand in 2007 and have stayed. I fell in love with Southeast Asia when i was sent to Vietnam. Now my wife and i both enjoy traveling to other countries and can afford it.
@houserental5424
@houserental5424 3 месяца назад
You sound like a government employee
@robertrose3905
@robertrose3905 8 месяцев назад
Sure sounds like Big Scott wasn't actually ready to retire and change his lifestyle enough to fit in to Thailand, and certainly hadn't spent enough time in Thailand before moving over. As a result he's pissed away a lot of money in the US and now in Thailand, quite an expensive lesson by the sounds of it. I've spoken to a lot of Americans with similar attitudes, once the swagger disappears they realise they were unprepared to live outside of the bubble that is America.
@GreenyTravels
@GreenyTravels 8 месяцев назад
Definitely not for everyone
@kevinp8108
@kevinp8108 8 месяцев назад
It seems like Scott's reason is that he's not financially sound or else he would not go back to work as a pilot.
@keith-kb1zl
@keith-kb1zl 8 месяцев назад
yep. like that old saying: you can’t put a round peg into a square hole.. once you’ve lived your whole life a certain way it’s hard to just uproot yourself and move to a strange country unless you can will yourself to adapt to the changes.. climate, culture ,language barrier,different food, loss of certain creature comforts, infrastructure, I’m experiencing these issues in the Philippines myself so you have to throw all the pros and cons in the blender and see how it shakes out..
@svenw.6918
@svenw.6918 8 месяцев назад
He got bored.
@user-hh9dh3fj3f
@user-hh9dh3fj3f 8 месяцев назад
@@svenw.6918 she got bored with his empty wallet...😉
@davidnorton7464
@davidnorton7464 8 месяцев назад
2 x pallets of stuff that could be bought new in the US cheaper than it costs to send it
@GreenyTravels
@GreenyTravels 8 месяцев назад
If he had to do it again a lot would have been different.
@michaelchristophergutierre7244
@michaelchristophergutierre7244 8 месяцев назад
Great interview, sadly if the guy dont loose weight .He wont live long enough to enjoy a second retirement. I hope he will work on getting healthy
@handsomeman-pm9vy
@handsomeman-pm9vy 8 месяцев назад
There truly is a pilot shortage if an Airline is going to hire that over weight guy.
@JohnSmith-or4ed
@JohnSmith-or4ed 6 месяцев назад
@@handsomeman-pm9vyAre they go to weigh him just like they intend to weigh passengers in the near future?
@commonsenseisntcommon1776
@commonsenseisntcommon1776 8 месяцев назад
This dude is huge, how does he pass his medical?
@stevek343
@stevek343 8 месяцев назад
How does the plane fly off with him in it? 😅
@shaunphillips9965
@shaunphillips9965 8 месяцев назад
Barge Arse Airlines
@user-hh9dh3fj3f
@user-hh9dh3fj3f 8 месяцев назад
Nah, he was a Blackhawk pilot and used to hang around special forces guys... His mad fit....😉
@1must723
@1must723 8 месяцев назад
There is plenty of work for him as 40% of the vexxed pilots are injured or dead
@MrJx4000
@MrJx4000 7 месяцев назад
Will he even fit into the cockpit?
@paulmiller9997
@paulmiller9997 8 месяцев назад
I'm sorry, but it just sounds like he moved here, realized that he actually had to assimilate to negotiate basic everyday interactions, got pissed and decided to leave. In all fairness, if I had the fallback option of a "six figure sign-on bonus" as he says, it makes the decision a lot easier. But, frankly, it doesn't sound like his heart was ever in staying in Thailand permanently.
@GreenyTravels
@GreenyTravels 8 месяцев назад
Not for everyone
@johng1634
@johng1634 8 месяцев назад
When he said he wanted to take time out to spend his dog's last year with him, I gained huge liking and respect for him.
@nixworld767
@nixworld767 8 месяцев назад
I'm retiring as an airline Captain in January and will be moving to Thailand Feb 1, 2024. Living in Jomtien. I suspect that Scott and I stayed in the same hotel in Argentina. Same exact lockdown experience. I've been enough to know that the heat doesn't bother me, I know the driving is an obstacle course, intend to study Thai.....and I'm a "one suitcase guy" who has already sold all his material possessions. Already don't miss a thing (especially the boat and RV). Can't wait to be free!
@GreenyTravels
@GreenyTravels 8 месяцев назад
That’s the way to do it
@mattlawrence7130
@mattlawrence7130 8 месяцев назад
There is no reason you can't build a life in Thailand where you don't need to drive. I plan to live somewhere that I can walk almost everywhere and only need a Bolt when I am going to a specialty store
@rgasta7765
@rgasta7765 8 месяцев назад
Why choosing Thailand over other countries like The Philippines, Dominican Republic, South America? Just asking
@nixworld767
@nixworld767 8 месяцев назад
@@rgasta7765 Been to all of them. Even built a house on the coast of Brazil (which my Brazilian ex-wife now owns). There’s no hard answer to this, except i just love it the most. Cost of living. The people. The food. Doesn’t hurt that i have a Cambodian girlfriend there too.
@rgasta7765
@rgasta7765 8 месяцев назад
@@nixworld767 I like Jomtien TH too. But as an American the Philippines are the best place to settle due to language and culture similarity
@colemant6845
@colemant6845 8 месяцев назад
My best fishing buddy got let go by American Airlines because of his weight (about same looking as Big Scott)... Weight and Health restrictions to be a commercial Pilot is still an issue.... maybe not now with the Pilot shortage... but that changes FAST.
@175ahc5
@175ahc5 8 месяцев назад
There are a lot of cargo and charter airlines that operate under part 135, dont have the same requirerments as passanger airlines. Can fly till you are unable to pass the physical, past 65.
@ShoelessNomadThailand
@ShoelessNomadThailand 8 месяцев назад
Can't believe some of the negative comments on this post. Scott is a good guy and his reasons are legit for a return to the US. I wish you all the best Scott.
@Gregorio7b
@Gregorio7b 8 месяцев назад
Sure he's a good guy, But he just lasted through the honeymoon stage. The story is 100% predictable. And while I wish him success with his Thai lady who seems great, the odds of that success are pretty poor.
@ShoelessNomadThailand
@ShoelessNomadThailand 8 месяцев назад
@@Gregorio7b Have you met him? I reckon no. Get back in your basement troll
@GreenyTravels
@GreenyTravels 8 месяцев назад
No one can predict the future. Scott’s a good guy. Thailand not for everyone.
@cpuuk
@cpuuk 7 месяцев назад
My brother's been out there married 20 years (pops back occasionally). Of course he misses some things, hates having to deal with the annual paperwork, but he really loves it out there.
@IsaanRick
@IsaanRick 8 месяцев назад
I met Scott in Jomtien one time. Great conversation and a nice guy! Good luck on your next adventure!!!
@GreenyTravels
@GreenyTravels 8 месяцев назад
Thanks.
@cdiaz1313
@cdiaz1313 8 месяцев назад
If he lost a ton of weight, he would not feel the heat as much.
@bayoumanbryan
@bayoumanbryan 8 месяцев назад
yep the fatter that you get the more that the heat bothers you
@user-hh9dh3fj3f
@user-hh9dh3fj3f 8 месяцев назад
He lost his money at the buffet... Its obvious.
@charlottebrefo6879
@charlottebrefo6879 7 месяцев назад
​@@user-hh9dh3fj3f😂😂😂😂
@braddavid9173
@braddavid9173 6 месяцев назад
they funnest thing is to go to a cruise and watch the whales come in, love the ones with fried chicken, processed meats and then get a diet coke@@user-hh9dh3fj3f
@fazbell
@fazbell 8 месяцев назад
Interesting reasons. None of them have been a deal-killer for me but others feel differently. My deal-killing problem is the absolute UNaffordability of health insurance here. I am 73 years old with quite a few preexisting conditions that make affordable health insurance impossible. The ever-changing visa situation is another minus for Thailand. They are obsessed with driving out all the foreigners who are not millionaires. Cambodia is looking like my best option.
@frankspencer9308
@frankspencer9308 8 месяцев назад
"Cambodia is looking like my best option" You think that you can get a better deal on health insurance in Cambodia? I have resigned to cover my health cost out of pocket, but will go back to the US for physicals and medications every 3-6 months, and if I have any catastrophic medical issues, go back to the US permanently.
@walternyc
@walternyc 8 месяцев назад
In Cambodia, Is there affordable health insurance for over 70 with preexisting? I think that it is a problem everywhere because the difficulty to use your existing insurance (for example Medicare if you are in the US) in another country. The quality of medical care in Thailand is actually a plus but obviously not a plus if is not affordable because of lack of insurance.
@chickengod9184
@chickengod9184 8 месяцев назад
What is unaffordable?
@andrewslifestyle2289
@andrewslifestyle2289 8 месяцев назад
You are spot on about medical. It will for sure drain or bankrupt you if don’t have medical insurance
@paulhefner2813
@paulhefner2813 8 месяцев назад
Health insurance can start to become expensive after 65. It really depends on your financial situation. I pay most of the medical bills out of pocket because they are usually, but not always, 1/5 to 1/10 the cost in the states. If you have some money then you may look for a high deductible policy that kicks in for a very serious medical emergency. That should bring the cost down, but pre-existing conditions are usually excluded. Right now medicare part b costs around 2k per year if you sign up at 65 and it pays 80 percent of allowed costs after the deductible. The copay cost in many cases is higher than the cost for treatment in se asia. It is 10 percent more each year you delay signing up for part b. Part A pays allowed hospital costs for 60 days after the deductible. Nothing is perfect and no best answer. if you have very bad health then look first a place that has good medical care at a low price. I doubt America will give you the best deal. Most se asian policies exclude the usa for a reason.
@MilipTichaelPhomas
@MilipTichaelPhomas 4 месяца назад
Thank you Big Scott for sharing your experience. It's easy to see that you enjoy bringing good news and being uplifting, so this must have been a bummer to express. Thank you GreenyTravels for producing this video. It feels authentic and helpful to my own plans. Best wishes to you both, and everyone else considering this journey. Aloha
@GreenyTravels
@GreenyTravels 4 месяца назад
Appreciate you watching!!
@Kevin-lo1le
@Kevin-lo1le 8 месяцев назад
Very nice guy, I wish him well, he’s spot on about tax, it’s going to be a major issue for people living in Thailand.
@MrEye4get
@MrEye4get 8 месяцев назад
Live in Northern Thailand to avoid heat and humidity. Tolerance and self-discipline are key anywhere. Home is where you make it, not suddenly discover it.
@GreenyTravels
@GreenyTravels 8 месяцев назад
Probably much more peaceful up there
@johnlowell5905
@johnlowell5905 8 месяцев назад
Not so hot, but the winter smoke and haze are too much for me to handle.
@Richard.Cabeza
@Richard.Cabeza 8 месяцев назад
The unhealthy air quality from Jan-May is a big turn off for me. Lung cancer is not part of my retirement program.
@Mike-id7bh
@Mike-id7bh 8 месяцев назад
Best of luck back in the USA. I am hoping to move to Thailand at some point in the next 5 years. I spent a month in Isaan and really enjoyed driving around. The roads are in general quiet and the drivers were in mostly very respectful. Yes there was the odd jaw dropping moment when you would see a manoeuvre that you would never see back home but it was nothing like as bad as I had been prepared for. Didn't enjoy Bangkok as much and certainly would never drive there.
@GK-yi4xv
@GK-yi4xv 8 месяцев назад
Thai roads are off-the-scale deadly. Like, top 3 deadliest traffic in the world. Several times deadlier than U.S. roads. Worse in the countryside (per capita) than the city. Make sure you're ready for this.
@Mike-id7bh
@Mike-id7bh 8 месяцев назад
@@GK-yi4xv yes but you have to understand the reasons and not just look at statistics. 1. no seat belts are worn. 2. no helmets are worn. 3 most drivers do no have a licence. 4 large numbers of people travel in 1 car 5 no drink driving laws. all these things mean that if there is an accident it is likely to be more fatal than in a western country. so if you understand this, you can also understand that if you drive safely and carefully it is not quite as bad as what the statistics would suggest. So having driving country Thailand roads for 3 weeks they are certainly not off the scale deadly.
@ianbardon8581
@ianbardon8581 8 месяцев назад
Take no notice of this guy, I've been here 20 year's You do need a hobby
@rondodson5736
@rondodson5736 7 месяцев назад
@@Mike-id7bh If you can drive in Southeast Asia, i believe you can drive anywhere. I started off with a motorcycle here in Thailand. Less that a year was in accident with a motor scooter who came driving on wrong side and suddenly turned in front of me. I cut his scooter in half but went down. I broke my foot, hand, ribs and had a concussion and multiple cuts and scrapes. My wife hit her head , had a concussion, cuts and scrapes, big bruise on her face from above the eye to down to her chin and had a blood clot on the brain. She spent three days in intensive care while they relieved the pressure on the brain from the blood clot. She also had six months of short term memory loss. She wouldn't ride with me on the motorcycle any more and i couldn't blame her. I didn't feel easy riding again so after six months i sold the motorcycle and bought a ford ranger pickup. That was eight years ago and still have the truck. It still looks as good as the day we picked it up from the dealer. My wife is meticulous about keeping it clean and everything in the house. We only have 41k on it and it runs great so has been a good investment.
@Mike-id7bh
@Mike-id7bh 7 месяцев назад
@@rondodson5736 Sorry to hear about the accident and hope there was no lasting issues. I don't think I would drive in a major city like Bangkok but if I had no other choice then I guess I would and it does help having a local in the passenger seat when you first drive. My original point was about taking the road toll as a guide to how dangerous it is to be on the road in Thailand. I don't think it is quite as bad as the toll suggests. I think at any one time at night in Thailand there would be 10000 people riding scooters without headlights working. No helmets on and probably half of them going the wrong way up the road. It's very hard to have a low road toll with all these factors.
@Beautyhabitcare
@Beautyhabitcare 7 месяцев назад
Thais love Thailand, moving them out of there is risky. Although Texas weather isn't such a shock to the system. The daily heat is difficult.
@gif24gt60
@gif24gt60 8 месяцев назад
Thats why its best to make a visit more than once, learn the language, and expect things will be different. Language learning is life long. U just didnt pop out knowing ur first language. It takes a lot of time. Some, dont want to put in a lot of work. As far as driving, dont. Pick a country that has a good public transportation system.
@GreenyTravels
@GreenyTravels 8 месяцев назад
Good points
@richardsimpson7776
@richardsimpson7776 8 месяцев назад
He was a short timer in the 20 other places he has lived.
@exalhoa
@exalhoa 8 месяцев назад
I was a pilot for one of the US legacy airlines and retired a little early in 2020. Took the buyout (golden handshake) that was offered due to the "situation". It was a small bit of payback for what was lost post 9/11. I now split my time between Bangkok and the US on the elite visa. Not sure I'll make the leap to full time. But regardless, no way could I go back to the grind that commercial flying is today, even considering the recent massive pay increases and signing bonuses etc. I did go down to Pattaya a couple of months ago and took a spin in a Gyro-copter and now I want one! But I don't think I want to live in Pattaya. Anyway, good video and good luck to Scott.
@Adair9800
@Adair9800 8 месяцев назад
Did you check out Pratumnak or Jomtien?
@exalhoa
@exalhoa 8 месяцев назад
@@Adair9800 Just briefly. Before I retire full time here I'll check it out more as well as Hua Hin and CM.
@Adair9800
@Adair9800 8 месяцев назад
@exalhoa I am minimally qualified to make recommendations, but if you decide that you like the area, consider a place that is set back a good distance from whichever main road giving you a quiet place away from the street noise, has good building management, and whatever extra services that you want. My building only has a pool. Would be nice if it had a gym, but I get so much exercise here that I don't need a gym. Long bicycle rides, or long walks, etc. Otherwise, the song thaew, Bolt, Grab, and the airport bus service for 141 baht, pretty much takes care of transportation needs. Enjoy!
@exalhoa
@exalhoa 8 месяцев назад
@@Adair9800 Thanks for the tips. I'm a walker (sometimes runner and cyclist) and have walked all over Bangkok. Love it. After I flew the gyro-copter, I walked back to central Pattaya (took grab to get there) so I could get some km's in. The guy who took me up thought I was crazy! 555
@rondodson5736
@rondodson5736 7 месяцев назад
You forgot to mention that having been a pilot you get to travel whenever you want for free.
@UrbanTaxi99
@UrbanTaxi99 14 дней назад
I lived in Asia for 15 years and totally understand the comments on the heat, food and communication. The heat you get used to, just takes longer than 2 years. I have lived in New Zealand for 9 years now, and not a day has gone by that I do not miss Asia. I’m doing all I can to plan to return as early as possible.
@tazg349
@tazg349 7 месяцев назад
Im Asian Am from the PI. came to the US 45 years ago to work marry and raise two grown boys. We visit the home country occasionally because of my parents properties and to enjoy the tropical weather and culture. The reasons you stated for leaving are reasonable and understandable. Foreigners going the the PI probably have the same sort of challenges except for the language issue since English is a second language in my birth country. Maybe you can make Thailand a frequent place for vacation between your work schedules this time around but not a permanent address. I can relate to the extreme heat as well having not lived in Asia for a long time. But to me the most salient reason for me to stay in the US as a senior citizen is that as one gets older one should expect the possibility of health issues that will start to happen and Medicare will not cover except fpr emergencies. That means that once a year you must still come back here for physical check ups as well as stay if your health issues need monitoring. In my country every health care expense is paid in cash and sometimes before a doctor or hospital can treat you. thats a deal breaker to me. All it takes is one serious illness and your cash is completely wiped out. All in all this video is a great information hub for others who are planning to go to anywhere in the developing countries in Asia. Its always pragmatic to do your homework first, and be honest in knowing and accepting the good the bad and the ugly about the place you want to set up your next address. An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure, as the saying goes.
@jeffreyb3238
@jeffreyb3238 7 месяцев назад
A generous comment 🙂
@GreenyTravels
@GreenyTravels 7 месяцев назад
Great points! Appreciate the comment
@30AndAWakeUp
@30AndAWakeUp 8 месяцев назад
It’s good to give this perspective. I always tell people to come to Thailand with one backpack and figure out if you like it. Live in Pattaya, Chiang Mai, Bangkok and Phuket…they are so different and you never know which one will work for you. Great stuff man……I remember meeting him. Hope he finds what he’s looking for.
@phillipfairbrass3575
@phillipfairbrass3575 8 месяцев назад
Not pattaya,, why no udon thani korat, etc, only tourists hotspots,
@GreenyTravels
@GreenyTravels 8 месяцев назад
Thanks Kevin. I hear I may see you soon. Look forward to it
@30AndAWakeUp
@30AndAWakeUp 8 месяцев назад
@@phillipfairbrass3575 I was just throwing out different spots…but yep all those would be good places to explore as well
@utualan
@utualan 8 месяцев назад
​@@phillipfairbrass3575Pattaya is close to the BKK airport and has many plusses with a range of lifestyle options.
@markodeser6748
@markodeser6748 8 месяцев назад
If you visit Thailand many Times in December for some weeks you are definitely not prepared to withstand the heat in march or April and then continue all year ...
@philliproberts7294
@philliproberts7294 8 месяцев назад
I'm glad Scott talked about the heat and humidity it's a real deal breaker after a couple of years it's just to 🔥 except for mornings December January
@rajahhindi3921
@rajahhindi3921 8 месяцев назад
And food poisoning🤢
@GreenyTravels
@GreenyTravels 8 месяцев назад
It’s not easy. I’ll still take it over snow though
@jackcomber1087
@jackcomber1087 7 месяцев назад
Pilot? He could never pass the physical. I've had to do it and its difficult.
@ricke6854
@ricke6854 8 месяцев назад
He should get one of those complete physicals while still in Thailand to determine that he will in fact easily pass the pilots medical exam in the USA
@patienceobongo
@patienceobongo 7 месяцев назад
Things have changed. They don't even have doors now apparently
@MikesManCave
@MikesManCave 7 месяцев назад
They are screaming for pilots at the moment, pretty sure he will be a walk up start with some airline somewhere.
@voilet009
@voilet009 8 месяцев назад
Just sounds like he made a move in a hurry, didn't think it through. All the best to him from this Thai woman living in the US year 20.
@mapleleafdavid
@mapleleafdavid 8 месяцев назад
For myself the dream scenario would to be able to afford to live in both places. Thailand in the cold winter months and N. America the rest of the time. One things for sure, being overweight and out of shape would not be an enjoyable experience living in a climate like Thailand.
@kevinp8108
@kevinp8108 8 месяцев назад
Most condos include a free gym/fitness center! Scott got fat because he chose not to exercise or watch his diet.
@user-hh9dh3fj3f
@user-hh9dh3fj3f 8 месяцев назад
Your scenario is the perfect mix... I really don't know how people get out of shape in Thailand, it's got great fresh food and plenty of traditional gyms and Muia Thai gyms.
@dsrrellgriffith1161
@dsrrellgriffith1161 8 месяцев назад
gym doesnt help with weight loss,,,,,hahaha,,,,Eat less calories,,,,,hahahahahaha,,,,,@@kevinp8108
@user-mq6yt3qq8j
@user-mq6yt3qq8j 8 месяцев назад
Don't know how Scott will fit in a cockpit.@@kevinp8108
@svenw.6918
@svenw.6918 8 месяцев назад
Best of both worlds! Makes you appreciate Thailand even more!
@mugin11223344
@mugin11223344 7 месяцев назад
If you want things your way, and your way only, then moving to another country is probably not for you. In other countries they have their own way of doing things, and they don't change it for you, even if you think your way is better.
@johanswede8200
@johanswede8200 8 месяцев назад
A three month stay last year taught me that the intense heat and the suicidal traffic was not going to work for me. Saw 2 scooter drivers die...and the constant sound of the ambulances...This was on Koh Samui. I am not so old...and very fit. I wasn't able to do any outdoor stuff except walking the beach and go for a swim every 10 minutes. I am from Sweden. I need fresh air...
@GreenyTravels
@GreenyTravels 8 месяцев назад
Koh Samui definitely one of the more dangerous places to drive. That wa the first place I ever rented a motorbike here. What a place to learn.
@Dan-xx5jq
@Dan-xx5jq 8 месяцев назад
So, have you returned to Sweden permanently?
@johanswede8200
@johanswede8200 8 месяцев назад
@@Dan-xx5jq For the time being...We'll see.
@dagsterblaster4973
@dagsterblaster4973 8 месяцев назад
I'm Swedish born, have lived in Seattle nearly all my 56 yrs. I visit Sweden frequently, but haven't been back since 2015. Have you considered Italy, with the cheap housing? I do have a EU passport along with US. I'm going to Thailand for dental and vacation, will be there for a month. I've never been to Asia, but I"m a regular traveler/adventurer.
@johanswede8200
@johanswede8200 8 месяцев назад
@@dagsterblaster4973 I have a very affordable apartment in Stockholm. That will probably be my base till I die. Driving in Eastern Europe is my absolute favorite thing to do. Modern but the feeling of Sweden when I was young. Safe and polite. The Mediterranean Sea is much better in Croatia compared to Italy. Islands and crystal clear water. I end up in Pula, Istria every August-September. My absolute favorite. Perfect for E-biking long distances😘
@miserycodebeats1722
@miserycodebeats1722 8 месяцев назад
So glad I like the heat . Been to Phuket twice for 2 months . Working on trying to live in Thailand
@GreenyTravels
@GreenyTravels 8 месяцев назад
A lot better than snow
@AlwaysAbroad
@AlwaysAbroad 8 месяцев назад
Yeah, Thailand is definitely not for everyone. If you're able to adjust to the 'Thai style' of things, it's actually pretty easy, but that takes time and an adjustment of your (westernised) personality. There were plenty of times where I had enough of living in Bangkok, moved back to my country of origin and regretting the decision after a few days. Thailand just has so much more pros then cons. The people are very laid back, the weather is nice (yes, it's very hot but if you go out after 5 pm it isn't so bad). Overall I think Thailand is a very solid choice as a country to live in.
@kevinp8108
@kevinp8108 8 месяцев назад
It's obvious that Scott is going back due to financial reasons or else he wouldn't be going back to work as a pilot. Financially, he's not ready to retire.
@user-hh9dh3fj3f
@user-hh9dh3fj3f 8 месяцев назад
I don't understand why he wouldn't just go back for a holiday?
@kevinp8108
@kevinp8108 8 месяцев назад
@@user-hh9dh3fj3f - He's going back to work as a pilot. Scott wasn't ready to retire. It sounded like he wanted to escape from something because you don't relocate to Thailand in order to spend time with your dogs. I think he wasn't ready financially.
@user-hh9dh3fj3f
@user-hh9dh3fj3f 8 месяцев назад
@@kevinp8108 yeah, it seems like his running from himself... When I left Thailand because my Thai partner suddenly passed away, I gifted my Thai house to her family and my Hilux and bike to a friend .. it certainly wasn't about money... I think his motives are strange.. also commenting on Thai drivers is like commenting on McDonalds having unhealthy food options.. 🤦
@user-hh9dh3fj3f
@user-hh9dh3fj3f 8 месяцев назад
I don't understand how someone could relocate to one of the cheapest and best countries for retirement and still struggle.. Like just leave your stuff in Thailand and go back to work 3 months of the year if you have to .. I think he will regret it. I regret leaving but my motives where different..
@bangkok2955
@bangkok2955 5 месяцев назад
Worst for me is 1.Pollution/burning season 2.Heat/humidity 3.Traffic
@ForeverTributesNL
@ForeverTributesNL 8 месяцев назад
Those downsides aren't no go's for me except the heat. In every crowd I'm the first to start sweating like a pig and I'm not even fat, but have asthma. Still undecided if I'm staying. Currently in Chiang-Mai enjoying Thai winter, which is perfect.
@GreenyTravels
@GreenyTravels 8 месяцев назад
Asthma. You better not stick around for the burning season. Maybe head south
@charlesjames4956
@charlesjames4956 8 месяцев назад
All the great places this guy has been, and moved on from? I think I know what his deal is, and I am not criticizing him at all, this is just what I suspect, and I have seen it before. What this guy is searching for, it can never be found in a place, or in material posessions, or career successes, or food or substances or sexual relations. Actually I think he is not searching at all, he is running from, he is running from himself, from the lack of happiness and contentment that he carries within him. A person like that, and again I am NOT criticizing the guy, they will always find reasons to move on to the 'next place'. The reasons he gave, the heat, the traffic, the communication challenges, anybody going from a western anglican culture to an eastern oriental one, they have to know those things are going to be challenges for them. Take my word for it, he is not leaving for those reasons, he is leaving because yet another place did not bring the happiness and contentment he seeks. Happiness comes from within, by knowing what you are (and are not) and accepting yourself for what you are. Best of luck to the guy, and I sincerely hope he finds what he is searching for.............
@habibi750
@habibi750 8 месяцев назад
Fantastic comment.
@Gregorio7b
@Gregorio7b 8 месяцев назад
Very common for expatriates moving to Thailand. Once they've done all of the typical arrival tasks they get bored and want to move on. He fits the mold 100%.
@keith-kb1zl
@keith-kb1zl 8 месяцев назад
Spot on. if you lived in 20 different countries and can’t find one to settle in it’s not the country it’s a “you problem “as Abraham Lincoln so succinctly put it “most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be “ I’ve known people like this guy my whole life. a guy will trade in for a new car every year when the new model comes out bcuz it’s got 5 more horsepower than last years model, women remodeling their kitchen and ripping out the carpet every time they go to a home expo display and /or seeing the neighbors new granite counter tops. my neighbors wife spent all of her spare time shopping for trinkets and stuff, every time I would see her get out of her car she’d have two or three bags of “stuff” from designer stores. this guy definitely falls into the category of obsessing over “things “ just the fact that he’s hauling shit back and forth that’s not even worth the shipping costs tells me he’s got a screw loose 😂😂😂
@habibi750
@habibi750 8 месяцев назад
@@keith-kb1zl yeah I thought the same thing about shipping back junk 😂
@Stevonthemove
@Stevonthemove 6 месяцев назад
Charlesjames,spot on correct
@kevindockery5182
@kevindockery5182 8 месяцев назад
That is why I admire you Greeny you keep it real. Real nice video
@GreenyTravels
@GreenyTravels 8 месяцев назад
I appreciate that Kevin
@eddief6118
@eddief6118 8 месяцев назад
Greeny great interview. I hope the best for Scott seems like a nice guy. Looking forward to moving to Thailand soon!! Keep the great content coming!!
@GreenyTravels
@GreenyTravels 8 месяцев назад
Thanks. I like getting different people perspectives
@tonykelly109
@tonykelly109 8 месяцев назад
He Really needs to drop that weight ASAP...he's going to have a strict physical before being re-hired as a commercial pilot! A heart attack in mid air ain't what airlines are looking for! No more bacon, no sweets, lots of water...drop that excess blubber!
@rosynomad5263
@rosynomad5263 4 месяца назад
😂
@jim.pearsall
@jim.pearsall 8 месяцев назад
Interesting perspective … I definitely sympathize with the heat and crazy drivers. Not worried about taxes, or language (bilingual, dual-national Thai-USA). [Retired to Bangkok, Thailand a little over a year ago, and still have a house in Houston - which I visit every three months.] “Life is a journey, not a destination.” Best wishes to all. 🙏🏻😊👍🏻🇺🇸🇹🇭😎
@rondodson5736
@rondodson5736 7 месяцев назад
If your house in Houston is empty, i would worry about squatters moving in. I bought a house in Pensacola to keep my residence status and so my grandson would have an affordable lace to live. He makes the house payment and when i pass i am leaving the house to him. Meanwhile he has a nice place to live he can afford.
@Mrbimdrummer
@Mrbimdrummer 4 месяца назад
I think he hasn't given it nearly long enough. I have been in thailand 11 years and didn't really know the country that well except the odd visit to see my wife's family. Met my thai wife in the UK. Never been to pattaya and the first year was great. Viewed things through tourist goggles and the next two years was more frustrated as you get to see some of the faults of the country. Then I realized letting go of your own culture and embrace the new was a big turning point for me. I went back to the UK two years ago and then I knew there is no way I could adjust living their again. It was like a police state. Here in thailand your much more free. Don't miss speaking English and like this guy I don't eat thai food except pad thai. Lost 20 kg never felt healthier. Its about letting go of your own culture and embrace the new. I really think he needs to think differently rather believe moving back to where he was unhappy in the first place.
@GreenyTravels
@GreenyTravels 4 месяца назад
Great points. I can’t go back to the west either
@JohnSmith-wp2yu
@JohnSmith-wp2yu 8 месяцев назад
It's true that prices have gone up a lot in Thailand, but I'm still paying less than half I would if I was living in the US. That's the main reason why I'm living here.
@rondodson5736
@rondodson5736 7 месяцев назад
What i save on expenses in Thailand more than pays for my airline tickets.
@theunrestrictedfreeagent5250
@theunrestrictedfreeagent5250 8 месяцев назад
I think Scott is making a lot of excuses, his argument is weak. This guy just got homesick. Learn enough of the language to get by. The best thing is to learn the language well, this will help you immensely. He appears to have had 1 foot out the door right from the beginning. It's wise to visit Thailand several times at different times of the year to get a better idea of what you are getting into, then keep your residence in your home country for a while (at least a year) until you are sure this place is for you.
@thehammer3340
@thehammer3340 8 месяцев назад
You're correct, plus wasting tons of money moving everything back and forth..jeepers
@kevinp8108
@kevinp8108 8 месяцев назад
Scott was never ready to retire from the start! It seems like he was escaping from something with his dogs. You don't move to a foreign country just to spend time with your dogs. The fact that he has moved around a lot tells you something. Why would he return as a pilot if he was financially sound?
@GreenyTravels
@GreenyTravels 8 месяцев назад
Good questions
@pg.travels
@pg.travels 8 месяцев назад
My understanding of the tax thing is that Thai residents will be liable to pay taxes on overseas income... As in, (Wealthy) Thai people that currently avoid tax by putting income through overseas businesses. Most countries tax overseas income. Thailand was an outlier but they are getting in line with others. If you aren't a resident for tax purposes (180 days+) there is no suggestions that you'll be paying anything and if you are a resident but have paid tax on it in the country that it is earned and there is a tax treaty, you'll be fine. Some RU-vid channels are talking like you'll be taxed when bringing in money to fund your holiday spending...
@philmccracken2012
@philmccracken2012 7 месяцев назад
That was a very genuine real conversation that I just watched in your video. Very interesting.
@GreenyTravels
@GreenyTravels 7 месяцев назад
I appreciate it.
@damonl.8224
@damonl.8224 8 месяцев назад
I spent 4 months on the beach at Jomtien. Have been learning Thai for a while. Loved it. But I realised that I wasn't ready to retire. I believe that there are two speeds to live in Thailand. Fast Land or Slow Lane. Enjoyed the fast lane. Couldn't survive for long in the fast lane...and the slow lane is just too slow for my active mind. Good luck to him. Sometimes things don't work out.
@GreenyTravels
@GreenyTravels 8 месяцев назад
Good points. Can definitely get burned out
@user-hh9dh3fj3f
@user-hh9dh3fj3f 8 месяцев назад
The best way to live in Thailand is what I've done in previous years 3 months on 3months off. You don't get burned out this way and it keeps life interesting.
@bigradwolf5001
@bigradwolf5001 8 месяцев назад
The trick is middle lane -- discipline one's self to enjoy only 1x a week.
@ianbardon8581
@ianbardon8581 8 месяцев назад
​@@user-hh9dh3fj3fit's not a holiday, you have to change out of that mode for sure.
@monkeybuttadventure2
@monkeybuttadventure2 8 месяцев назад
I lived there for 11 years and moved back home which was a good thing for me. Thailand is great to visit on holiday but its completely different to live there
@rondodson5736
@rondodson5736 7 месяцев назад
Living in a foreign country is not for everyone.
@monkeybuttadventure2
@monkeybuttadventure2 7 месяцев назад
@@rondodson5736probably not but from my experience bring expatriate for 30+ years Thailand is not a great country to live in but to visit on holiday.
@MoneyMasters143
@MoneyMasters143 6 месяцев назад
Why did you leave?
@newgraphics1617
@newgraphics1617 6 месяцев назад
@@MoneyMasters143 Like most expats who discover Thailand's dark secrets, he won't tell you but I will. Thais are very racist and hate foreigners. They are very fake people and they have a really strange culture that is nearly completely opposite from the western value system. Very few people discuss these facts. On occasion you will read similar comments on videos but it's rare.
@nanealdiamond28
@nanealdiamond28 8 месяцев назад
Lamo. That is weak excuses to go back to U.S because that style of driving is everywhere in Asia. It's that way in Chicago. Also if he is to hot look at his body. He isn't in any kind of shape and of course he probably breaths hard and sweets alot too. Odd are he isnt drinking water and staying hydrated and to stay cool well hello he is on an Island and plenty of ocean to swim and swimming pools to. Then after all that he says he has to go back to work. So why say anything else? Just say you have to go back to work.
@ThailandBound
@ThailandBound 25 дней назад
Great video thank you for sharing. Over 30 years of visiting the living in Thailand I've only ever met one guy who didn't like Thailand he was actually coincidentally American.
@GreenyTravels
@GreenyTravels 25 дней назад
Thx Peter. Yep they are definitely a minority. My kids came out here to visit and were like. Ohh. Now we understand. They loved it
@gvaughan67
@gvaughan67 8 месяцев назад
I enjoy my life of ease in Thailand, but a specific, generous earning opportunity such as Scott has available would sure make me question what I was doing here until I was finally on the plane.
@GreenyTravels
@GreenyTravels 8 месяцев назад
Hard to turn away money. I did it to but have. Looked back. He makes a lot more than I ever did though 😂
@richardsanchez8808
@richardsanchez8808 8 месяцев назад
One of the biggest problems i have with communication in Thailand is the literacy rate. You might have a translation app or whatever, but only about half the Thai people here can read their own language so it's still a big problem communicating here. Also is the question of people's intentions. Had a girlfriend that seemed great and not a gold digger. Long story short she ended up borrowing 80k baht and never paid anything back. The saving face thing is a mess because people will lie to you about anything if it makes them look innocent no matter how completely obvious it is they are lying.
@SomphaoNamnakhone
@SomphaoNamnakhone 8 месяцев назад
The most women they are not the gold digger, but they are money digger and got a lots scammers too.
@Richard.Cabeza
@Richard.Cabeza 8 месяцев назад
The other problem with communication is intellect. I've had some conversations with some seriously dumb people.
@googleuser2609
@googleuser2609 8 месяцев назад
LOL. More than 90-95% of Thais are literate in their own language. It is not "about half the Thai people".
@ctfh1236
@ctfh1236 7 месяцев назад
Some ? More likely ALL of them
@SomphaoNamnakhone
@SomphaoNamnakhone 7 месяцев назад
@@ctfh1236 absolutely 💯 yes. And why? Because southeast Asia culture is different from western or American culture, when you're dating or marriage with them their families depend on you. Not only their parents, their sisters, brothers even cousins needs to depend on you too. That's why I called money digger.
@thomasclementz8149
@thomasclementz8149 8 месяцев назад
I lived in South East Asia for 15 years in the 90´s and earky 2.000´s, had a great time there. I´m now a permanent resident of Brazil and will will NEVER leave South America as it´s the best continent to reside in the world. Westerners are PREYS in South East Asia! Place is great for holidays but not to live permanently and work!
@GreenyTravels
@GreenyTravels 8 месяцев назад
I feel like prey sometimes
@thomasclementz8149
@thomasclementz8149 8 месяцев назад
@@GreenyTravels In South America you have EXACTLY the same rights as the locals and you can buy land anywhere you want under your name; As a Westerner you must love "adventure" to buy ANY PROPERTY in South East Asia with the absurd laws they have there
@pathkris2984
@pathkris2984 8 месяцев назад
@@thomasclementz8149 What part of Brazil? How is crime there? Thanks.
@thomasclementz8149
@thomasclementz8149 8 месяцев назад
@@pathkris2984 I live in São Paulo but travel a lot for my business. Already went to many remote places of the continent and NEVER had a single safety issue. Having said that I'm fluent in Portuguese and Spanish. If yoi want to live or even want to travel here, I strongly recommend you to learn the language first as few people speak English, except in Guyana...............but this country really sucks!
@pathkris2984
@pathkris2984 8 месяцев назад
@@thomasclementz8149 Thank you.
@juliogonzalez4764
@juliogonzalez4764 8 месяцев назад
I am from Florida, and am currently in Pattaya. I agree that the heat is extremely brutal. The traffic is also hard to get used to. Hua Hin is much cooler (more breezy for some reason), and more laid back (less traffic). When I retire it will be to Hua Hin (or the Philippines). Good video.
@shmugg
@shmugg 8 месяцев назад
Lanta is even more relaxed but has quite good infrastructure. HuaHin was too busy for me
@Sammyli99
@Sammyli99 7 месяцев назад
Lanta, nice choice!@@shmugg
@ebaystars
@ebaystars 7 месяцев назад
we are in Pran Buri its much nicer than HH now (more hi-so) , been here 13 years have lots of property my wife has a property business I am retired safe as houses! Never going back to UK except in a box,
@Sammyli99
@Sammyli99 7 месяцев назад
Where are you, coast, lakes or mountains...a lovely province?I wouldn't even GO back in a box, being scattered over my Garden...(Surat Thani, Natai).@@ebaystars
@Sammyli99
@Sammyli99 7 месяцев назад
get out of Pat-hi-ya...lol its like Sin-city...discover Thailand first, before you write it off, MANY places with centres of 10-50k pop, that you can LIVE in...beaches all the way down to Malaysia...
@cocochanel6495
@cocochanel6495 8 месяцев назад
People underestimate the impact that language plays in living. Language is not just words we say or thoughts we have but language is the very core of a person- It is the expression of the culture you grew up and live in, the way to communicate in both words and body language, it impacts how you make decisions and allows you to fully participate in life. Learning another language is a multi- year endeavor and thats just for starters. How long did it take you to learn your mother tongue? Decades and most are actually still learning. If you speak english go and retire to an English speaking lower cost Country. Philippines - Business language and almost everyone speaks it. Belize- Everyone speaks it Costa Rica- Business language South Africa- Everyone speaks it- One of the official languages. Namibia- One of the official languages. Kenya- One of the official languages. Zimbabwe-Official language And many others. All of these places are at least 50% less expensive than Western Countries.
@GreenyTravels
@GreenyTravels 8 месяцев назад
Great info.
@kamrulz659
@kamrulz659 8 месяцев назад
Language is the main consideration, i hd experience going to france 30 yrs ago,nobody wants to talk to me when i spoke english, the same happened in jpn,i was speechless n dumb😂
@Dan-xx5jq
@Dan-xx5jq 8 месяцев назад
Kenya is very expensive. It is one of the most expensive countries in Africa. You do want to live in a safe area. The capital Nairobi is known as Nairobbery. The temperature is a excellent 74°F all year round. The coast can get extremely hot and humid. You could have a/c but the electricity goes out a lot. The worst is the water shortage. In Nairobi you have a couple of days to collect buckets of water if you live in a flat. Water pressure was really bad in both Nairobi and the coast. You can't take a shower like in the US. With the shortage of water, you have to do it the local way, using a bucket and sitting on a short stool. This is even in posh areas. You can get natural gas, but you have to transport a cylinder to your home as it is not pumped to the house. But the people are very warm and friendly, and gentle. Very different from West Africa in general. I read once Kenya was trying to deport all the Nigerians because of "scams and rough nature"...that is the language that was used. Apart from those problems which are minor....the country is beautiful and has a lot to offer. A lot of diversity in the landscape from grassy savannas to the desert in the North, to the lush green highlands around Nairobi to the mountains..ie Mt Kenya and neighboring Mt Kilimanjaro. The National Parks are stunning with Masi Mara where you are guaranteed to see a pride of lions in just 5mins of entering the Park. The lodges offer 5star service in the bush. I stayed at Mt Kenya Safari Lodge which had suit and tie dinner required. It was formally a club for the British aristocracy and they maintain that level of service. The coast has white sandy beaches equivalent to the Maldives at the fraction of the cost. They have foreigners that have taken over the coastal towns, they have German town and an Italian town where even the locals have learned these foreign languages. They have fabulous hotels on the coast. We visited a different one every evening for a drink. Yes, I would move to Kenya in a heartbeat. It is the best kept secret. Unfortunately health care is expensive, not as absurd as the US but you need a few thousands in your savings for a rainy day. I think it is so sad that so many Americans have not experienced Kenya. They would be shocked especially with their preconceived notions of Africa, some racist. When I was there twenty some years ago Johnny Carson was there. He had made several trips to Kenya. Some of the richest people in the world own a home in Kenya. Didn't know I would write an essay...sorry. I just love, love the country! The people I met that helped when I had car problems or got lost. All so willing to help for no money at all, just their good nature. Since they couldn't explain well how to get to a location they would physically walk you to it, and then walk back to where they were going. The coastal family who invited me to join them for dinner, after I got lost in the evening and was trespassing across their land. The people are incredible! We hired a young man as house help to wash clothes, dishes, clean house. He was incredibly gentle, always a smile on his face and ready to do anything you tell him to do, and shocked me by brushing my shoes every morning when I hadn't even asked him to do. I was so sad to hear he passed away. Steven was his name, I will never forget him. Kenya is one of the best kept secrets in the world!
@christinaeaton8733
@christinaeaton8733 6 месяцев назад
So you should still learn the language as much as possible. If a Thai visits the Us they must shift to English not expect Americans to understand Thai. This guy seems rather arrogant and ill informed.
@cocochanel6495
@cocochanel6495 6 месяцев назад
@christinaeaton8733 arrogant is rather presumptuous ! Of course if you choose to go somewhere with a language you don't speak learn as .much as possible. All I said is that is not easy and often underestimated. You are rude !!
@damiantuttle1348
@damiantuttle1348 7 месяцев назад
The only THE ONLY reason 50 year old single/divorced fellas want to go to Thailand is primarily for one thing 😂😂😂😂😂 The Power Of the Fanny !!!
@GreenyTravels
@GreenyTravels 7 месяцев назад
It’s a powerful thing
@tooyoungtobeold8756
@tooyoungtobeold8756 4 месяца назад
Not always true.
@user-oz5mg5mx8k
@user-oz5mg5mx8k 4 месяца назад
A very costly pleasure for most who go this route… It’s well documented but there are still plenty to jump in blind eyed, but it’s LOVE😂😂😂
@armondeushon7892
@armondeushon7892 3 месяца назад
Yep jis visiting.
@Munakas-wq3gp
@Munakas-wq3gp 23 дня назад
@@user-oz5mg5mx8k The cost of doing this in a western country would be 10-20 times more though :)
@AZD2169
@AZD2169 8 месяцев назад
He has some great points, I just got a place in Koh Samui; however, I’m gonna try 6 mos / 6 mos. Just because I’ll be jonesing for a good cheese burger by then. Thanks man, you got great advice.
@GreenyTravels
@GreenyTravels 8 месяцев назад
Appreciate it.
@keith-kb1zl
@keith-kb1zl 8 месяцев назад
yea I’m in the Philippines and I hear ya. I would kill for a Mexican combo platter - shit man , even for some nachos with guacamole 😊😊😊
@user-hs3hm1lc1l
@user-hs3hm1lc1l 27 дней назад
Living in Thailand requires a lot of tolerance. It requires you to relax and push away a lot of preconceived notions, about traffic safety, about the way people should behave, about the gratitude that we should receive in return for our actions. All that kind of stuff, as long as you are able to be very adaptable, and very flexible, and get rid of your judgment, Thailand can be an extraordinary place to live in, very fulfilling and satisfying for a lot of us.
@GreenyTravels
@GreenyTravels 26 дней назад
Very well said!!
@tk4c415
@tk4c415 8 месяцев назад
I live in Bangkok, I like to just sit and watch traffic, it is amazing. At first I thought it was really crazy. Now I think it is minimally crazy. The Thais are actually good drivers. Meaning that I would expect more accidents. They know the system . I have been driving a scooter here for 3 years. As a farang driving you need to have 100% attention on the road. Do not try and drive like the Thais. I was in 3 car accidents in my life, all in the USA and all the other vehicles ran red lights. I am from AZ, this heat is not so bad. Yes its hot, if too hot stay inside. Just like AZ, we did our outside activities in the morning and at night. Right now in Bangkok the weather is cooler, very comfortable. I am 62 not in the best shape, 25 lbs overweight. I play badminton 2 x a week for 2.5 hours, no AC. I play pickleball 1 x a week for 2 hours. no ac. I drink lots of water before I play and during and after as well as electrolytes. I lived in Ohio most of my life and will take the heat over the cold anytime. If you are into sports and stay in decent shape you will enjoy Thailand and heat will not be a problem. Sitting all day in a bar somewhere in Pattaya or Jomtien might get old quicker than staying active. The language barrier is an issue, but I cant understand most of the Austrailians and UK people when they speak english either.
@GreenyTravels
@GreenyTravels 8 месяцев назад
Good points. When I’m driving my head has got to be on a swivel. Pickleball would be fun.
@ronjesse4511
@ronjesse4511 8 месяцев назад
I agree driving there once you figure it out it works well
@johng4093
@johng4093 8 месяцев назад
Good advice about TH. Me, I love to hear people from UK and Australia speak, fascinating.
@GK-yi4xv
@GK-yi4xv 8 месяцев назад
Lol. Thai roads are off-the-scale deadly. Like, top 3 deadliest traffic in the world. Several times deadlier than U.S. roads. Good luck out there!
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