Moving To Thailand - My Tips and Advice by Request 

On my visits to Thailand, I usually rent a 125cc motorscooter. Not too fast. Not too slow. When riding the scooter, I always wear either a red glove on my left hand or a set of red bracelets on my left wrist. This is to remind me constantly to drive on the left side. I also put a set of red wrist bands on the left handlebar and a set of red wrist bands on the mirror to provide me additional reminders. After a week or two, it starts coming naturally, but I still use my visual reminders for my whole trip.

Great Video. Hands down one of the best on the topics.

Great videos as always. Appreciate the advice

Great video Lucas, thanks for the helpful tips, best wishes.

Good honest advice in this video . thanks for sharing Lucos

Again providing straight solid advice R4K thanks a lot for the thoughts and info. Very solid advice not signing up to any lease from abroad almost goes without saying unless you have very specific reasons for doing that. Gorgeous day over there not a cloud in the sky great location for the vlog talk 👍

Appreciate the advice. This will definitely help in the plannings.

Thanks Lucas ive loved all your videos with great places and people and food and drvink, so you and V have a great trip and see you later , by for now , cheers.

Man What A Wealth Of Info You Just Laid Out! I watch your Channel for many reason's, but until today actually took notes Lol Thanks!!

You're always a pleasure to hear and don't talk down to people. I wear a 4E wide due to bunions, no problem to get in US but basically NB.

Thanks for the great advise. Watching your vlogs has made me want to retire to Thailand. I've been there three times each time a little longer and better.

Good advice. Thanks for the public service announcement...one I am particularly interested in.

Hay Chuck Vee, inspiring awesome place food looked vreT service awezome experince love to experience this next year if i can thank you Lucaz great vid and series Chris

Awesome tips mate. Really enjoyed the video

Extremely helpful info Lucas.

Great info Lucas, thanks much.

Thankyou I love your information about Thailand and pattaya,I've been to pattaya maybe 6 times now and love there and chiang mai, thinking of moving to chiang mai next year

Always look forward to your videos, Im here in Canada and for the past year been thinking long and hard about the move. I have some rental property been thinking of selling and keeping a few others just for my monthly income. From what I see in your vids you have a great stress free life.

Awesome vídeo and information. Probably I only will return next September. I just look for flights and it was encouraging to find out that there are already prices around 450€ from Lisbon to Bkk(round trip). Tks Lucas!

Good advice man. I'm especially glad you warned about deodorant. Not having to lug the clothes there is nice to know too. Slower pace is exactly what I'm looking for and I'm glad you confirmed that fact for me. As usual, the best advice from your channel. 💪😎👍

I'm planning on only partially retiring there in 5 years. I'll do the 2 month tourist visas followed by a 1 month extension over and over unless I travel somewhere else in the interim. So essentially I'd be in Thailand 6-7 months a year and new york 5-6.

Lots of good advice and tips

Thanks Lucas. I can retire next November. So undecided about what to do . Maybe I'll try 3 months over there 1st . Thanks for information

Excellent video 👍 great advices 👌

Depending on your age and financial circumstances visas such as the Non Immigrant O-A based on retirement are available through many embassies. This gives you an initial 12 months and if the borders do open even for Asian travel during that 12 months you can extend it for up to another 12 months for free. If you are coming from Australia, bring vegemite in large quantities. Yes you can buy it here but it is seriously expensive. Larger sized shirts and shorts are easily purchased second hand very cheap. Luckily I don't need them any more as the lifestyle here is extremely healthy and you can quickly lower your sizes.

A good informative Vlog.Things can change day by day in Thailand. So find a good source of upto date information and check it regularly. 🙏 🇹🇭

Good information. Thanks.

This is exactly why I've been watching so many vids! I'll be there soon!

I have lived in thailand 4 years, good and honest advice. Thanks for the recommendation on the bolt ride app, 300 baht cheaper then grab for our trip. Cheers

George Harrison, funnily enough, gave me the very best advice when I had my mind set on moving to Thailand. As true today as when he first sang it: '...But it's gonna take money A whole lotta spendin' money It's gonna take plenty of money To do it right, child.'

HELLO LUCAS Enjoyed this video very clear advice The comment re brand new notes in particular is very important i know from personal experience that the slightest mark will get them rejected..I shall follow up on your info re visa as i have been stuck in uk since april .wish you a successful move to your new abode .

Been here since the 21st of August and got my retirement visa here. It was not an option to get it when I first came but it was easy to do so once I was here. Getting everything necessary to settle down fortunately we have a house in the countryside already working on getting a condo in Bangkok so that we have the option to stay in the city when necessary as there are things and services in the city that are not available in the countryside. I previously opened a bank account and deposited money in order to qualify for the retirement visa. The advise you give is spot on, people have to remember that you are in a country that does things the way they want, so you shouldn’t bring expectations based on where you are from and expect a smooth transition.

Thanks Lucus. Good info. Hoping for a vaccine soon.

Interesting vlog. Lots to consider. Regards what to fill your cases with, I agree, buy clothes and stuff when you arrive. I even do that on 2-week vacations. I can pack enough for 2-weeks vacation into a standard size carry-on. I buy toiletries when I land. Any decent clothes I bring with me, I make sure they don’t need ironing, lower maintenance. BUT if I were to bring any hold luggage with me to Thailand, I would fill it with haggis 😂

Thank you for the video, Thumbs Up 👍.

Good advice. When I lived in Thailand some 15 years back I found it very hard to get the larger shoe sizes!

Another great video. Thanks

We are coming over when the world opens up just to visit and explore. I will reach out to you before we leave and get a list of items you miss from the states. It is my way of saying thank you for your videos.

Great point on bringing the 'newest version' of currency. Many years ago, I had a 2-3 older 100's and it took me forever to find someone to take them.

Thanks for the video, Loucous.

Sawadee Krap Ka! Great 411, with the Pfizer Vaccine rolling in the USA soon. Also, the Thailand Visa with more options to visit long term. There is definitely a possibility to stay a while. Mabuhay

Excellent video for a noob like me. Havent been but will. I now know I don't need to pack my own monkey or Old Bay...I'm from Silver Spring, MD so totally understand the need for Old Bay.

Thank you , I didn't move permanently to Thailand 3 years ago , big mistake ....

Thank you for the advice. Always remember to send them to this video. If they're one of those types that just ask visa questions on a Video where you are reviewing a Motorcycle or reviewing a hotel etc,, : )

Thnx Lucas💐😊👍from Sweden

Great advice loucous 🙏

They have the peanut butter that you like at the supermarket in Pattaya. 2nd road behind the McDonalds next to the Fitness 7.

Great advice! Thank you for doing this video. I'm looking at a place in in the Phratamnak Hill area. Any thoughts on the area?

When I lived in Thailand (for a year) years ago, there were a shops that made shoes, cobblers, It is true that the one I had were not made with good arches, but I incented some pads I bought in a medical store and they were great. Are there not any more she shops there any more? [Like all the tailors.]

Awesome. U da man!

This is definitely the man to listen too

The main thing to keep in mind is can you see around the vehicle ahead to pass. Left or right that is all that matters!

I wish the Thai-UK Embassy website was as good as the Thai-USA website. The UK one is very confusing to get visa etc info...

Absolutely have to have a pool! Any place! And AC! I hear you couple weeks in each city where you want to go

18 months can’t wait

Currently doing the TR process for a January quarantine. The COE website is exactly where I went. Documents to upload are: passport, proof of insurance, bank statement and flight info (yes, cart before horse). Waiting for review/approval. Will make quarantine res. and send back in for COE. Then test and fit to fly 72hrs prior. Fingers crossed it all works and I'm having a beer with you at The Hideaway next year!

Great content, as usual. I've watched your past year of videos and really appreciate your style. Especially your recent condo tours. But I'm curious about buying - not to get too personal, but if you're there long term, as it appears, do you plan on buying? My initial searches show a decent 1 BR can be found for under$100-125k. I've spent a lot of time in Bangkok, and traveled a fair bit from Phuket to Chiang Rai and am seriously considering buying such a place in the Pattaya region. Any brief words of wisdom? Keep up the great videos!

Good stuff.

Nice stuff

Avoid mongers in chang vests

Thank you. Good video. I was looking for a retired visa. Now I know what to do. What about health insurance. I watched your video and know for a year is about 1500 a year. If you come for a 60 days should I take travel insurance. Any ideas.

Thank you for another great video. On moto gear, should I bring a helmet, glove, jacket, pants, etc. to Thailand or not? I'm afraid that the weather is going to be hot and my gear will not useless. Does Thailand have Shoei helmet? Thank you.

It’s not just a matter of being on the left of the road. Right hand drive in the cab has additional issues. You ready to shift gears with your left hand in a manual transmission?

Thank you 😊

Another great video from who is now by far the best Thailand Vlogger. What do you think of my move to Thailand plan I'm toying with ? I'm thinking of buying a cheap Bangkok Condo to rent out. Have the rent put into a Thai bank account and leave it there for the next 8 to10 years or so and then retire to Thailand then and have the accumulated rent as my sort of pension fund ? Pros and Cons ? I really do miss Thailand after living there for over 15 years and love watching the real Thailand that I miss and not the Thai Tourist BS places you tend to see on here

Hey hi buddy thanks for the very informative video. Oh yes my plans are to þetire to Thailand in 3 - 4 years time to Chanrthaburi ( 2 hours drive South of Pattaya ) my Thai wife's daughter has just finished paying off her piece of land there, so the next step is for me to help ( money ) to build a 4 bed room house, thanks Keitho South Africa

For those in need of advice i recommend the ''expats stranded overseas due to covid'' page on facebook. Tons of good advice from people who are seeking visas in Thailand, and also from people that has been through it and have arrived in Thailand

Some good advice update today once you have your visa agreed you can now book your 14day quarantine hotel direct on Agoda.

Thank you very much for sharing be happy take care

great video 🙏🙏

I know Thailand needs the tourist dollar. But the Thai people seem to be happy and relaxed without us.

Lucas, well done video!. What's the situation with purchasing a reliable used car? (under 10 K or so) . Is there a decent supply?. Also can you address the issue of X-Pats jumping on motorcycles and scooters with little or no experience. I have heard horror stories about the dangers.

Good info

Arrived November 27 and an in quarantine. Lots of money and paperwork. But I am here and that was job number one. Paperwork is critical. When I was in LAX boarding the flight people did not get on the flight for improper covid test, Certificate of Entry or Fit to Fly. Check and double check. Was it worth it to be here yes. Would I do it for a vacation or short term NO.

Hi great to see you out and about and away from your second home the assenda on soil pot hole.Why not go to tropical gardens pattaya. dolphin centre, places of interest to tourist,and there young ladies.Great cheaper end food is hungry hippo ,funky monkey ,the lec hotel breakfast. many good places sunday lunch at jollys soi bucow.And many cheaper guess houses between 600 bht to 1500 a night or 8000bht per month up would be great to see the lower end deals on food and accommadation.

Really great advice Lucas - Yep glasses cheaper in Australia - Vegemite for Australians. I thought it is an interesting concept that Thais charge more depending on size - bigger shirt = more material = costs more. Yes. Smile and be nice to everyone. Learn to speak at least some Thai. Rent not buy.

Really great Tips..the 3 month condo rental, deodorant ( I've gotten use to the roll-on) and Peter Pan peanut butter ( still can't get use to the cost of it here )...I would tell people to Bring Sunscreen and Bugs spray...they have it here...but it's not the same...

I just turned in my paperwork for the Elite Visa and now wait. My biggest thing is figuring out how to bring my little dog with me. It’s such a long flight!

I just arrived last night from Massachusetts and now in quarantine for 14 days. Came here on non o visa based on Marriage. Will be applying for my Marriage Visa soon.

Good Advice Lucas ,Don't forget the Sunscreen its cheaper from home .I'm still waiting on winning Lotto, Lottery I'm not holding my breath ,555.

NEVER RING THE BELL

Hi love the video’s your peanut butter is on line in Thailand.Martin Chiang mai 😎

Very interesting video and a great help. I have been to Thailand many times. Next time am coming for longer. Can you give me an idea of utilities as in cost per month in a condo. Would be great if you could.

thank you now i have to learn to smile

Excellent pieces of advice Lucas, thank you. Naturally having watched every video on the channel I have heard most of these previously but the most important to me is the cultural aspects you refer to. The main reason I need to live there is because of just those two things; chill, and be friendly and smile. The biggest problem westerners seem to have, even here, is doing just that. Thailand escapes the stuck up, unfriendly, selfish, non smiling, miserable existence that most seem to bask in in North America. 😅😉😬 If you can't chill and smile; don't go to Thailand. You won't be welcome. They are warm, friendly, respectful, content and happy people. That is what makes it Thailand. Great job boss! Another video I would really be interested in is one about getting a job and living there. That's a little trickier. I want to go there to work and contribute to society and help, not just retire. Future video perhaps? Thx. C ya when I c ya! 🍻👍🏼🙏🏼🇹🇭

Where did you film this episode?

Nothing new for me there but overall good advice, helpful for many people. Enjoy the streams

Jimmy Dean Hot sausage is my favorite. I will definitely make a trip to that Route 66 Cafe . Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for the great advice! 👍

Outstanding Video Loucous!! I’ll be there Spring of next year come hell or high water! Lol.

Can you get Kraft macaroni and cheese? Only that brand? That’s my staple

Linking back to your Pattaya business ideas vlog, suggest you listed several significant customer retail demands. At the core is a local service to provide hard-to-find items like extra-wide shoes or peanut butter to tourists or expatriates. Setup a local shop and then franchise the service. All I ask is 1% of the gross...:-)

very true

What types of medical issues will cause problems with the medical background check ?

Hi Lucas's good informative video what is the name of the Cafe in the video?

Gd pointwith the bills! Wen i was in pattaya my first time went to money changer the one bill ada small tear he wouldn't take it

Cheers

Be very clear with yourself about what your objective is and motives for moving

The glasses are way more cheaper in the UK than in Pattaya I couldn't believe last year how much they wanted. Started at £400 upwards

Hi. Why not talk about health insurance? Please can you talk about that?