Why you should consider moving to Thailand! 

Moving day for me to Chiang Mai in July 1 (arriving on the 2nd). Besides the culture, which I love, the amazing people, the outstanding coffee and food, the weather, and the cost of living, the main reason I'm moving comes down to two simple words. Sabi sabi!

Tony we decided 4 years ago that we were going to retire in Thailand. There’s so many financial benefits and we fell in love with the country and the Thai people along with the food. Beautiful country 🏝️🙏 however it’s not for everyone I recommend a trial run of a year before you decide live in different areas and actually see if it’s for you. Take your time.

I know you know that there are some negative things about Thailand like hot weather, air pollution, traffic accidents. However, you choose to appreciate the good things of Thailand. Thank you for loving Thailand.

it baffles my mind how many people are worried about health care outside of the U.S. U.s. healthcare is some of the worst healthcare in any modern country in the world. The vast amount of bankruptcy, botched surgeries and horrible insurance companies is staggering. The fact that like 70% of Go fund me accounts are asking for money to pay their medical bills says it all. No other modern country in the entire world forces people to file bankruptcy for medical bills. smh. There are literally dozens of countries that have much better health care than the U.S.

I have one way ticket to Bangkok for October 13th. Dealing with visas and dog transport. But I am there!

The healthcare here in Thailand vs the US is truly amazing. The access is great. I arrived in Bangkok at 3pm and went online to book an appointment with a dermatologist. An hour later they emailed to ask me to come in the following morning. No forms to fill out. I saw the dermatologist, she correctly diagnosed my problem, and I paid on the way out. The doctor’s visit plus medication, I think, was about $125. The healthcare costs are relatively inexpensive but they are not free. So if you have essentially free healthcare in your home country then it will be more expensive here. If you want insurance (I have Thai insurance) you will be buying into a private insurance market. Pre-existing conditions will likely be excluded. If you are of retirement age it will cost more though my Thai policy is about the same as my previous US policy. If you are over 70 years old it will be very difficult to get Thai insurance.

We are coming in August for a long vacation and we hope to have a incredible time and we are excited about the possibility of relocating. Reasons are adventure, better quality of life, the weather, and the financial impact. We are spending 3000 just on the house, electricity cable monthly, not to mention the food bills are way beyond out of control. People are not friendly and are bitter. The political side. I could go on, but all in all its time for a change.

Well, Tony, you did it again. Today marks Day 14 or relocation/2nd half of life. Thank you to both you and Kindel.

We r coming in June. Will be in Chiang Mai when school start. We want to do a tour in several schools. Hope to get into Grace Christian Inter. next year. They are full this year for my 14 years old grade.

Tony, great video, very informative. I'm living in paradise for the next 3 months in kanchanaburi.

Enjoyed your video, Tony. I agree with your pro Thailand opinions. I will be returning to Thailand in October. 😊

Hi Tony, can you do some videos of people in their seventies moving to Thailand? We find it hard to decide whether we should and what about healthcare plans and flying back to Canada now and then when we get older. Thanks

My wife and I will go there in a week ,in Bangkok now .Love your channel

Love your channel. For one great tips and for added comfort your voice is incredibly soothing. ❤❤

Thumbs up 👍 Tony

Hi Tony, I’m Matt from Hawaii and I have been watching your videos from the beginning of your journey and I have sent comments and asked you many questions and you always responded and gave me great information. I finally did it. I arrived in old city on may 10 th. It’s only been a few days but I really like it. I am planning on spending about 2 1/2 months here and then 2 months in Malaysia. I would love to buy you and your wife lunch one day in a week or so if that works for you. I would like to try old city smoke house. It looks to be in the top right corner of old city. Have you ever been there and it so is it good. The reviews seem good for ribs and brisket.

I think you guys are great.

Tony you have a good voice

Awesome video like always

You might want to consider doing a video on banking. I’ve been to 15 banks and 3 visa brokers. Only one of the brokers promised he could do it tomorrow. In the recent past the Thai government started a crackdown on money laundering and it means the banks aren’t considering accounts on tourist visas. Wouldn’t be a problem but need 600,000 baht to get a retirement visa

Another great video Tony. Are there lakes and rivers in Chang Mai people use to swim rather than the long drive South to the beach, or do they just rely on pools? Great content as always - and stay safe on that motorbike 🍺

Great video Tony 🎉

Cheap, safe, easy to live, and good and easily accessible to health care. The rest is that you have some money, not being here as a poor person. Clear!

I think new taxes introduced by Thai govt are making all expats nervous and leaving. Andrew Henderson has done a nice video on it too. I have no desire to pay 35 percent tax on remittances to Thailand so I am not moving to Thailand now. It's an overkill

Hi! What do you think about Thailand's new tax law from January? Now, all money transferred from abroad to Thailand could be taxed up to 35%. Of cause for people who are there for 180+ days per year. It sounds like it could really add to the tax burden in Thailand, not to mention all the extra hassle with tax registrations and returns, right?

What language you need to live in Thailand ?

A lower cost of living always makes everyone's list of reasons to move to Thailand. However, there are some caveats. Whether the cost of living is a significant factor depends on the COL where you are coming from, your own personal standard of living, and what it is you buy. To say America is expensive doesn't differentiate the COL of San Francisco (where I am from) and rural Arkansas. If you are retired and have already paid off your home then if you come to Thailand and start renting you have probably added a housing expense you didn't have before yet what you get for you housing money is a really good deal. Some people in the US are quite content with a standard of living that I wouldn't accept. They are happy where they are and don't see the Thailand advantage. Finally, what you buy - if you come here and live and buy in an expat bubble buying western products and eating western food then you aren't like you reduce your living expenses by much. Some things are more expensive simply because they are imports to Thailand. My Honda CRV was more expensive in Thailand even though it was assembled in Thailand. I checked the US prices and I paid about 10-15% more here in Thailand (I think). So if you insist on eating burgers and steaks rather than boat noodles or grapow then you may be spending more on food than you were told it would be.

CAN I LIVE IN THAILAND FOR $75 DOLLARS A MONTH ????