I’ve Been Living Solo in Thailand for 8 Months…Here are 14 Things to Know Before You Come 🇹🇭

If you’re traveling to Thailand soon I recommend you check out my
Thailand: Essential Travel Guide For Men

[millionmillionaires]

Information is soo powerful. Right now, you will have a guy living in a van or storage box, for $1, 000 a month, not realising that he could be living like a KING in thailand !

[southsideschooloffinancial]

Note, the immigration rules change somewhat arbitrarily. so beware of possibly being stopped at the airport or border. I did 8 months without a visa too, but now I have a retirement visa. In Bangkok, my rent is about $330 in a great condo with two pools, a fitness center, a basketball court, a study building with a game room too. A public train station is steps away, less than a 2 minute walk and a mall is attached by bridge to the train station. My electricity is about $25 a month, my internet is about $10, my cell phone is $6. I eat western practically every day, so my food and entertain is maybe $500 to $700 per month. So I live on about $1, 100 a month.

[colinscrypto]

0:38 - Transportation
1:15 - Food Delivery
1:45 - Food
2:30 - Cash
3:20 - ATM
4:05 - Airbnb Electric
5:00 - Translation App
5:40 - Dating
8:20 - Wifey Material
8:50 - Casual Fun
9:40 - Cost of living
11:05 - Cost of drinking
13:20 - Income not savings
14:10 - 7Eleven
12:00 - Education Visa
16:50 - Create a budget
18:00 - Solo travel woes

[eduardomaldonado]

If you want less hassles go rent a hotel room in a not so expensive hotel just let them know how long you are staying and negotiate better rates. Same places are like extended stays and rent for about 400 dollars a month and you don't need to deal with hassle of paying water bills, electric bills separately. You can easily get a 1 bedroom 1 bathroom for that price.

[gaylegoeschel]

I will say this as a 63 year old American grandmother. You seem to be a mature minded young man, which I think will take you far. Be safe, and I wish all the best!

[EeroToivonen-ekvd]

I was homeless, got addicted to drug's went to prison after some years, came out and Heaven came through for me in my finances too making $12, 550 in just 1month in forex, rented my first apartment last week, God has absolutely done more than enough

[dannmm]

My advice: Don’t rely on your savings. Unless you are a millionaire if you don’t have a source of income don’t move to Thailand. You will spend more than you expected, you will ruin the experience as you see your bank account going down, eventually you will run out of money and you will regret your time in Thailand. If you don’t have sustainable source of income while in Thailand, keep it simple, just work in the west, save money and go to Thailand just for holidays.

[ChristopherLund]

I'm from the States and been living here in Thailand for over 10 years now. Your tips and advice were all on point. Nice video and very informative.

[shauncooke]

I lived in Phuket for 10 years. And the best way to be stay single stress-free. Take one when you want one.And your money goes a long long way

[tracy]

Hi, this clip is so useful. Thank you so much for visiting us.

As a Thai, this is just my opinion. Lots of Thai women who have regular jobs and do housework are out there, but their lifestyles might not be so attractive or interesting. They might be too busy working to support themselves and parents more than going to parties at night. These women are looking for long term relationship for sure. However, they will not commit themselves to guys they just meet at pubs and bars. Well, people who go to the right place will find the right people.

Anyway, hope you enjoy Thailand so far. I wish you have a great trip wherever you go. Take care. Please come to visit Thailand again.😀

[calvinfreeman]

2k a month is a very solid income….will provide every necessity—nice place, scooter payment, visa runs, health insurance, eating out, little bit of partying, few girls a months, or a solid gf, cell phone, gym membership (if want)…I lived in the Philippines for 90 days, and easily lived on 1200 USD a month.

[Adrian-S.]

BANK: open WISE Bank account before coming to Thailand. You will get a debit card with it, but the point is you will not have to pay ATM charges as you can convert your $$ into baht in a very good exchange rate with minimal commission. MOST RECOMMENDED!

[Adrian-S.]

ELECTRICITY: that's the first question you need to ask even before having a look at a condo. Isaiah is right: they make money off your electricity, but there are places you will be charged directly by the electricity company. I live in a condo in Chiang Mai and actually have my local electricity company app on my phone and get billed on the first. I pay my bill directly to the electricity company, and the rate at the moment is 4.70 baht per unit (inclusive of their 7% VAT). The rate changes from time to time. It was actually 4.77 until May ('23) but it was reduced to 4.70 for the 4 summer months.

[ostevoostevo]

As a long term traveler and resident of Asia I have to compliment you on your excellent advice for people, guys in particular thinking of moving to Thailand 🇹🇭 or some other SE Asian country. I’ve been traveling and living in Asia since the last century and I have to agree with everything you said. Great video.

[little_engine_goes_to_Thailand]

It is absolutely crazy to me the amount of guys that go to a bar - meet a girl ( prostitute ) fall for them and say she is different- really loves them. And are shocked at how badly it ends.

[jaydebeer]

Lived in Thailand from 1998-2005 no apps etc about them days 😆 😂 getting around in Bangkok I would either rent a little scooter or just jump in a tuk tuk.... I ended up on an island called kho Tao and spent over 6 years on that island... always eat Thai or Asian food in Thailand even back when I travelled western food was expensive.... keep travelling young man... I loved it... also pop over to Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia etc and go visit bali and Goa.. ✌

[rickylee]

I'm retiring from the military next year after 20 years served. I'm seriously thinking of relocating to Thailand after that. I'll only be 38 years old. I'm weighing all the pros and cons. Thanks for the video and information.

[civivva]

Public Transportation - Coming from London and being used to a very connected transportation system the disconnected MRT, BTS, water taxis and various levels of buses (basic open windows no A/C to more modern busses) was a shock in Bangkok. I once waited for a bus to go to Wat Pho for nearly 1 hour. I gave up and I went home. No timetable and bad traffic. Motorbike taxis introduces me to scooters. Which I have fallen in love with.

Accommodation - It is really easy to get a condo. Minimal paperwork. The facilities are amazing. Rooftop pools, gyms, communal/co-working spaces, manicured gardens, security and parking. And if you are really lucky a 7Eleven on the premises comes in handy.

The Heat - I still have not got used to the heat.

Safety - I feel safe traveling about alone. People have been helpful.

Flying Internally - Flying from Bangkok to Chiang Mai is 1 1/2 hours reasonably priced. So I can get a fix of Bangkok for a few days and fly back. The same for Krabi and Phuket.

I am living in Chiang Mai Thailand, I have hired a scooter to get around, I am trying to learn the language, I am trying different condos. I have flown to Singapore and Malaysia. I plan to visit Sri Lanka, Philippines and Vietnam in the next 6 months, as they are close and airfare is reasonably priced. Pre lockdown I had written off SE Asia as being too foreign but now I am glad I came and I want to visit as many Asian countries before I go back to the UK.

[didierdc]

I'm a long-time visitor of Thailand. This video offers excellent advice for people contemplating a stay in Thailand.

[sook]

Being an American living here for almost 5 years, you are wise and on point on every things!