Great video Kev, thank you. I appreciate the fact that you still keep the videos 'real' and you don't try to mimic a certain NY based vloger, the way that other Thailand based channels have. We want to see the sights and sounds of this most atmospheric of countries and not have it ruined with mediocre editing and stupid music played over video. Well done Kevin and I hope that you continue in the style and manner that you do so well. Barry.
Probably the best cost of thai living vblog I've seen - well done Kev. Thailand needs more expats like you - good natured, honest, and just trying to live a happiest life as possible.
Just heartbreaking kev had died. I've been Thailand 40 times and love it. And I can tell by watching kev he loved it. He was living the dream. I'm going to retire to Pattaya in the future. I will raise a glass to keV every day. Rip kev
Love your vlogs Kev .... food for thought for a lot of people me included! your posts are always entertaining and well received, keep up the great work mate
hi kev. Nice vlog. Its the kind of vlog I am looking for. Its the day to day life I am very interested in. Its also a good insight for people thinking of living there. nOt just holiday makers. keep them coming mate.
Hi Bernard, I shall be doing more living here vlogs into my others as i do like to change them around so everyone gets something, I like the living here and everyday living is brilliant here !
Nice vlog mate, very informative and I'd happily agree with the lot. After moving here the partying and need for paid-for company does subside, but it's always available should you ever wish to partake or if the need arises. Expats don't need alarm clocks.
Hey Kev, you're reading my mind again, mate. This vlog was just what I was in the mood for. I love the relaxed, natural way you present yourself and your info. Nothing fake about you. Very nice indeed. Hey I was wondering == any chance you could put out a vlog on medical insurance for expats over 65 years of age? Hope so. Anyway -- Cheers! John
brilliant vlog kev great info and a very honest start pal so many men 45-60 years old in england that are single and have done ok for them slfs must be thinking -uck this house is up for sale budget in place im off thanks for the vlog kev nice one regards jamesey
Thanks MA, Its only to give a rough idea on a normal everyday life here compared to rest of the western world, In the UK just the haircut would have cost a lot more then my day !
Tullamore Dew is great neat! For reference cigarettes are $4-12 USD per pack (varies by state) here. Great info Kev! Gives me updated cost numbers to make my own plans from.
excellent topic Kev, going through all your videos are a goldmine of knowledge. look forward to visiting Pattaya in the future and go to your fan meeting.
That same lifestyle in Essex/London works out roughly - 1 hour massage = £60, Cigarettes £8, Lunch inc drink = £10, Whisky + Coke x 2 = £8, Haircut inc tip = £15.... Total = £101 (4427 TB). I dont even want to go into rent, petrol and car/bike insurance. That'd take you 10 days to spend the same...and have a little change!! haha
Hi Mike, That is why i left all that behind to come here to Thailand, I lived in Essex for a long while but when i went to Spain for 7 years i couldn't afford Essex anymore and went to Peterborough Cambridgeshire !
Kev-In-Thailand I'm in Essex as well and know exactly what you mean. I'm not at retirement age yet, but I know when I am, I won't be settling down here.
Brilliant vlog Kev. I'm 5 years behind you. Looking to semi-retire in 4-5 years in Pattaya. I've vacationed many times o Pattaya now and know that a place on the dark side or Jomtien is my landing place. Thanks so much for your informative vlogs.
Kev love the video’s , I can get a retirement visa next year and plan on spending most of my time in Thailand. How is the cost of health care, can you buy insurance that covers catastrophic events. Thanks Stephen
Hi Mate, your right Kev , you never know what's round the corner, I've just been made redundant and had to go back job hunting , but now 49 and want to plan to retire and you have given some great advice Kev. Just to let you know , just had a hair cut here £15.00 just a dry cut.£65 diesel for the car, the list goes on and still mortgage and bills to pay. Glad your enjoying your time Kev.
Hi Terry, Sorry to hear about you redundancy mate, 49 is not an age to be looking for a new job, Fuel here is very cheap £22 to fill my car with petrol !
Thanks Kev, I have to say, most of the guys I know that have tried and failed to live in Thailand have done so because they can't make the change to normal everyday living from holiday mode. About the only thing you left out was laundry but that is only about 50bht a kilo from memory. By the way, average price of a packet of gaspers in Aus at the moment is about $30 or 760 bht. (Hence why I gave em away.) Cheers mate keep up the good work.
Hi Mate, Yes my laundry is between 180 baht and 240 baht a very large laundry bag full that is washed dried and folded and delivered back to me ! So many guys come here and can't ever get out of party mode yet when they return to their own country they just say it's so difficult and your always getting fucked over, It's not true they are just embarrassed to tell the truth all their problems were drink related !
Great Vlog Kev its made me more certain to join all you clever people who have realised retirement can be good and fun .Cant wait till August comes when I come there also ;-) Many ThanksAllan Ps best Vlogs on Pattaya always from you Legend ;-)
10k subs around the corner. I just got off the phone with Sunny. He said if you do a apology video. He will come back and enlighten our lives again like he used to.
Back in Australia for what you did that day it would cost approx $140 as a treat maybe once every two weeks , did i hear them sharpening the clippers for your hair cut ???? , a comparison, beer n cigs in phnom penh 90c a packet, beer 50c a glass i dont smoke so a few extra beers goes down when i go out for the night , good vlog kev ...
Hi there Kev! Loving your blogs mate so great to watch and are helpful with a lot of things. I will be trying a few new places when I am back in Feb that's for sure and some of the restaurants you have shown I will be go in to. Hopefully see you around In Feb mate,keep up the good work Kev and be safe. Clint.
Kev, whatever you reccomend, I buy !, been having a great time at Fabrice Non Prue, learnt a lot, explored the area quite a bit, holland tulip resort is like a little Venice, Soi Non Plab Wan, Soi Siam, Scrapyard bar !, Aqau Demi !, Fabrice food is superb, thanks Kev, you are gent !
Approximate cost in the Bay Area of California haircut 875 bhat massage 4202 bhat Food 700 bhat two rum and coke 700 bhat smokes 280 bhat rent 2 bedroom 70,000 bhat and up..(no pool, maybe no parking) utilities vary
2:00 - rofl!!! I gave up 4 years ago, but my 60 cigarette a day habit (addiction) in Australia would now cost me 1615 baht PER DAY!!!!! Give up - it's the best thing any of you will ever do.
spot on again kev as usual.....you know you;d make a great life coach....the cost of living is a bonus but lets be honest we still want to live in thailand even if it was as expensive...the dull dreary ratrace west...forget bout it
LOVE your videos, Kev! I am planning my first trip in August 2017 to Pattaya for two weeks (or just under), for my birthday. I am hoping it's as amazing as what people tell me ;-) Again, wonderful video, very informative, you gained a new supporter and subscriber in me!
great stuff Kev very true what you said I have been living in chiang mai for 3 year some people go crazy with there money you just have to take it easy and live like a thai
Enjoy the whiskey Kev, well deserved for all your hard work & research so we are wisely informed. Oh, & for entertaining us too! Chats soon mate!! Jimmy.
Whats wrong with Hackney Marshes..????? Nice to see you are living your dream..Coming out for 3 months Feb,March, April, and then 7 months from October ....Getting closer to my own dream...
Some great points Kev - the cost of living in UK / Ireland is becoming unbearable even on a good income and Thailand is a viable alternative so long as you don't live like a tourist - that is my retirement plan and has been for years. Keep up the good vlogs mate.
Thanks Kev Great information. Always look forward to see your vlogs. I live in California, like the different view points you have for cost of living in Thailand. Keep up the good work :-)
Nice to see you're well again mate, good vlog, excellent info as usual. Still cheap to live in Thailand, but I do hope the rate gets back up to 50 plus baht to the pound, by the time I retire there in 18months or so.
hi kevs, just finished watching, great vid very interesting content, so my other half smokes silk cut silver @ £10.00 for 20, so anyway kevs keep up the good work, oh no way are we fed up your the best. cheers
