Living in Thailand March 2020, What are the Changes? 

Hello, from California. Thank you for the update! I'm certainly hoping things calm down sooner than later, but I'm just trying to be optimistic. Things are crazy here in the U.S. Already have my plane ticket back to Thailand for this coming November, and really crossing my fingers I'll be able to make that trip a reality. Take good care, and stay safe. 🙏

WTI(West Texas Intermidiate) futures are in minus, last time I checked it was -30USD. This has never happened before. They will pay for getting rid of the oil. North Sea Oil: around 22USD. So oil is cheaper than drinking water.

Here in Jomtien there’s still people out at the beach area especially around sunset, even swimming in the sea, as most of the swimming pools have been closed for now.

Kind of reassuring to see that the majority are listening to the advice that's being given out and staying away.

I just came back from a 2 week trip to Thailand (Phuket/Bangkok). All the tourist hotspots suddenly became so quiet, it had a really weird feel to it.. I feel worried about the economic consequences related to the virus as the poor won't have any income for an undetermined period. This potentially can lead to more deaths (in developing countries) than the virus itself.

This video just came up in my feed, I live like 2 mins from that gas station. Cool Channel, have subbed

Yeah, some gas/oil is actually being given away. But not at the pump. I bought an oil tanker stock I can't remember how many days ago. Because they need some place to store oil they're producing, and we aren't consuming.

Oil prices are down worldwide, you know that right ? Can you advise the name of the area with those apartment blocks you showed, seems nice and tranquil and near the beach.

We like to see video update of what's happening around beach. Seems very less people now

I hope the Thai people who grind every single day can make it through this.

I want to get a bike when I'm out in pattaya looks like a lot of fun riding everywhere like you do

I'm an Englishman living in Spain and marrying a Thai girl so keep my nose to the ground on all three counties, and I must say Thailand has jumped in really quickly with control, the figures are pretty low for a tourist orientated country especially as they get a lot of Chinese. This at the moment leans towards an early recovery, let's hope so.

yes Gas is even cheaper in California now The King Of Gas Prices , Regular is 2.61 & Premium 2.81 where I am in California , few people are out and cars are few also . Some Airlines report 85% drop in passengers .

R4K , SO. CAL USA is similar ... We are all in this together my friend !!!... Enjoy stay safe ...

Great Vlog as usual Catching up slowly and enjoying the easy format. So many Vlogs just have video footage and hardly any audio where as you keep everyone entertained with discriptions and point interesting things, Keep them coming Loocus 555555555

Like your kickback delivery, very chill. The Joe Friday of Thai vlogs: facts, just the facts

Good to see Thailand is trying to contain the virus, I just learned a former classmate died from it, I've talked to my GF in Trat and it's not as confined yet... you take care and glad for the update.

when all establishments will open again i hope early as possible for people to earn money for their living krub

I don't like big crowds but It occurs to me beautiful places aren't so beautiful without the beautiful people to share them with .

hello...really like your new condo setup.... do you have a parking garage or is a parking lot.

When are you going to introduce your girlfriend I see she is always with you

I don't live in any city but a Village far away from the city center and people don't bump into each other, no problem living where I do.

Social Distance is highly recommended and very Important

There are worse places to ride out storms than Bangsaen. A lot worse.

The president of the USA didn't take the steps early enough that Thailand is taking now and they have over 100,000 cases and rapidly climbing. It's better to put up with it in the short term than to have a nightmare on Thailand's hands.

Been enjoying your videos. How difficult is it to navigate Thailand in regards to language?

Nice video thanks 👍

funny about the gas. today 31 March in Illinois gas was down from almost $3 down to about $1.24 us We're on lock-down her as well but can go out for grocery and fuel

Hey buddy get the essential supplies and fuel a complete lock down is coming in Thailand any minute for indefinite time atleast for 28 days.

same here. non essential stuff only in most states. glad my wine cellar is stocked.

Welcome to thailand

I see Vee trailing you, maybe it's one of the first times she showed up?

How long did it take to get used to driving on the left side of the road? do you every mess up?

Thanks for the update in your part of the world. I understand that the lottery is on hold until the 1st May draw at the moment.

By closing the bars and retail centers in the cities the government may have facilitated the spread of CV to the rural areas. I've already heard of girls traveling back to rural areas in Isaan who fell ill shortly after arriving. It's good to see most people wearing masks but I hear they are in very short supply in rural villages. I love Thailand and wish everyone the best.

Interesting fact filled video. Can I ask you what you use for your voice overs it sounds so professional

The question I have is how in the world can you handle being in a place in the world that is always hot? .I've been to Hawaii for 10 days and even when it rained it was a warm. The feeling I got was monotony. I live in northern California. I love cool weather. Nothing ever changes in the tropics. Same old, same old.Good video From Sacramento

What do you do for medical insurance? What happens if you catch a severe case of Covid 19?

That's crazy! What's the reasoning behind them not selling electronic and other non food items?

sir, what camera are you using?

I Love how the Thai people respect the outdoor excersise equipment. That would be vandalised in a lot of other countries. Best of wishes to the people of Thailand & hope to get back there sooner rather than later

what the name of the city that you live in?

Gone from the scooter to a real bike?? Looks like a fun ride, not too heavy for local traffic

No one ever takes the deflation in to account when talking about the new inflation.

Fantastic update Vid Lucas! I hope to be able to have a couple of Changs with you in July.

Just took a five mile walk around Marina Del Rey CA> ( beaches are also closed now ) but were hoping for them to open mid April unless there is some type of treatment for this Virus..one can hope.. it now looks like Thailand is following other countries in shutting down to deal with this outbreak.. in the long run this will be a small blip in our memory.. lets all stay safe.. L.A Rob

Australia, well where I live Australia which is a regional area is kind of the same. Everyone is pretty contentious about the whole thing and thankfully we have very few cases and no deaths, Australia as a whole is doing pretty well too. I think we have 9 deaths in Australia with about 3,000 odd cases with most of them having come from people coming back from abroad or on cruise ships. I am with you in hoping this blows over sooner rather than later Oh! and I can't help but notice that your Thai GF doesn't like being on cam, each to their own. lol take care.

Do you have to wear a mask or you did it voluntarily?

Great job showing the situation at the moment. I am in Chiangmai now and it is the same except we experience extreme air pollution .

Keep the blogs coming R4K many of us are self isolating in the UK and it's the only glimpse of Thailand we're going to get for quite some time. But stay safe. 😷👍

They’re open for business and they’ve got fans and different electronics but they won’t sell those. Makes no sense.

This past Monday I drove from Bangkok to Bang Saen for a beach day. Since I was there, I wanted to try that Chariot seafood restaurant that you recommended in a previous video, but all those restaurants along there were shut down. Luckily I was still able to rent a table under the umbrellas on the beach and enjoy my somtam, grilled chicken, sticky rice, and Leos.

Another great video. Really enjoy your channel.

Great blog as usual. The temp checks & hand sanitizer at the entrance to shopping centres should be practiced universally..not much of that here in Australia to my dismay. It is reassuring in Thailand. Stay well

When you said "there is something at the bank I have to take care of ", then put the mask on , I thought great a bank job live on RU-vid , any way , not to be ?

Thanks for the info., take care of yourselves and try to keep your chin up

Pretty much getting the same in the states now

I did the same thing with gas. Hospitals are busy with the virus now, in about 9 1/2 months it's gonna be babies.....555.

Beautiful beach area at he end of the vid. Where is this?

I’d stay inside too if I were you. Stay safe

WHERE ARE YOU NOW?

For a UK citizen how long can we stay? Is it easy to extend the visa?

Alcohol sales banned now???

I like your style my friend, a positive mental attitude is worth its weight in gold.

Thank​ you​ share​ about​ thailand​ saftey​ your​ self​ 😷😷😷😷

notice - if you had cleaning supplies ? toilet paper ? paper towels ? - lots of places - you can't find those items . JDS/CT + gas prices here are @ a dollar lower than months ago . good report, thanks.

Fascinating shadow you have there 👩🏻. I like your videos very much.. from Seattle

i was stayin in jontiem and was at a night market and bought a pattaya united jersey and went to see them play, jez they were bad, can u tell me the name of that night market again (ps there was a bar at the front of it)

hi! thank you for this live update about the situation in Thailand! Great video...as always!

In France the fuel price is still at around the same price. Why just because of the tax. When I will have finish my job with my daughter, I know where I will go for living and Why. Big thanks for What you do

But wil the tourists come back after the world wide lockdown is over? Millions in North America and Europe are bancrupt, and when peopel must cut down on costs, travel will be the first to go. And the tourist industry is the most important industry in Thailand, if this stop travel I do not dare to think about how hard it will hit Thailands people, one can only hope the best. Cheers.

I like your very relaxed voice!

Thank you !

Would love it if you did a post on language. Was the fact that you are in a non-English language country a problem? Have you learned to speak, understand or read Thai?

Thank you for the great videos and effort put into them. I feel like I’m visiting Thailand during all of this thanks to you. Stay healthy and safe. I have one question. Is there places with houses or neighborhoods with houses or is it all condos and apartments?

Thank you so much for keeping us informed. Like a Phoenix, Thailand will rise from the ashes...be safe!

Huge drop in gas price there.

The fuel in Sydney is under 1 dolller here loving it but your going to see your grocerys pricesl go up dramatically if not all ready locked down here in Australia

I had a crazy experience. I have some nice Thai friends and a Thai Girlfriend. I had enough to drink. Soi new Plaza was dark and close. I saw a lady I know. Was so sad. Not first for me, I felt so sorry for the people here try to earn some money. Off course the place was depression. Same Soi Buakhao. Dark and closed. I had some great fun, sounds crazy. Had big fun with some Russian's at the Saswadee Siam. Crazy fun. Some bars were half open, there was an evening where they closed those big metal closures. And I want to get out, my girlfriend was already out. Laughing. Police gets us out in an other bar. So i had a great big fun. Now I thinking back, seeing Soi 7 in Jomtien closed, I feel not so good. The lady in new Plaza, pfffff. Bizarre, without my Thai friends... I was lucky I could fly back, 10 hours later then planned. I not realized at the time, but now. My eyes are wet. For all those nice Thai people. Trying to make a baht. And also, this was fucking crazy. If you drinking a lot, hm, go little past you. Or grape you. Now I see the darkness more, strange. By the way , same my country.

Thought you will enjoy this one

STAY SAFE, TAKE CARE AND KEEP GOING

Can someone explain to me the meaning of "Rides 4 Kickz" I am not able to figure out a meaningful translation of that

Thanks for the update. Please be safe.

NOT being a know it all.. but MAYBE during this time where people can't work, it's cheaper / subsidized by the government to help the average person.. like the US money the US gov is sending people in April to help with expenses? Thanks for the videos.. Curt in San Diego, hoping to be in Thailand in a few months, once they allow Americans.. but we may not be welcomed for a long time?

charged me £586 to get back to England, while this virus is spreading, until next year. now England have closed airports from Asia

You are being generous. It's more populated than that even on weekdays.

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Thank you again this is important.

Costco in Okotoks, south of Calgary, was 57.9 cents/L this week, or about 13 baht. Funny, I thought that would mean US prices would be down to under $1 a gallon, because us Canadians have much higher taxes, but no. Many spots still $2.30+.....very rare to see Canadian prices in any province, lower than Americans

So as a foreigner you are not eligible for the $5000 bhat?

Thanks for your videos they are always informative and entertaining . At present there is a trade war on oil between Saudi Arabia and Russia resulting very low oil prices. Here in Australia the price of petrol (gas) is very low.Keep up the good work and stay safe.

Thanks for the insight

Chomtien must be a ghost town now. All those chicken trucks waiting in line to take the share a ride passengers at watmongkhun. It's good time to get lotdai suoy pu ying back to condo.

Remain positive is the key word thank you for saying that take care brother we will beat this

Be safe man listen to what they say stay inside for the time being we will be here when you get out the other side watching your vids

His Eyes are freaking me out 😱

I wish the Thai people would get informed and take it seriously!!! I live in Thailand and 90% of people have no idea how to self isolate, wash their hands with soap or use a face mask appropriately. It's sad to see the primitiveness in the villages and cities up north. You can see every violation of the expected protocol up here.

Thanks for the update!

32.5 ThB = $1 USD. Good times may be ahead with the ThB rising/ falling against the USD (Chaiyaphum had their first 2 cases, both returning home from their jobs in Bangkok) I think Thailand has done an amazing job thus far. Hoping all that precaution has a good impact on the final tally. That ThB rise is a pretty steep tall spike so far. (Cheers!)

Stay Safe my friend!! Love your Channel!!