JC’s Road Trip - Chumphon, Thailand - Part 1

Chumphon Thai: ชุมพร is the first Southern town of Thailand. Mainly known as a transit town taking travelers to and from Ko Tao or west towards Ranong or Phuket,
While there’s not a lot to do in Chumphon while you wait for your ferry, there are things to do and see around Chumphon and in town. The surrounding beaches are great places to get off the beaten path. Hat Thung Wua Laen (15km north of town) is an excellent beach with plenty of traveler amenities.
As a transit hub, Chumphon is is a jump poff point. But note the main bus station and piers for boats to Ko Tao, Ko Samui and Ko Pha-Ngan are some distance from town.
Some facts: Transport Air Chumphon Airport is 30 km north of Chumphon City. Flights from Bangkok are around 60 minutes. Snorkeling and diving can be found around the 44 islands. Muslim headscarves are a common sight here.

So come and join me as we explore what Chumphon has to offer for a RIPper (Retiree In Paradise)!

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[edfou]

Y'know, JC, if I were ever going to show someone just one video of yours... it would be this one. Especially the second half on the beach patio. You really surpassed yourself this time.

[thumpernats]

I lived in Chumphon for 16 years, love the place... great video JC miss all the places you visited. Cheers

[willg]

Yet another GREAT video JC. I found your commentary at the end somewhat insightful. I'm a soon to be Ripper, and a subscriber who will be making a look see visit in October. Keep the info coming, it's only helping me think a bit more clearly.

[MICHELINP]

Thank you many times, for your  Videos.. watch em all

[mrlecuk]

love the story at the end mate all the best to you JC hope you get 30 years more keep the good work up friend, ,, your a star

[jeswmuke]

You nicely summarized the modern nomadic philosophy. Pretty cool.

[edwardmilligan]

JC, this was an absolutely FANTASTIC video! I totally agree with your philosophy on life. It made me think of a friend of mine who worked all his life and retired in Dec., 2014, only to die April, 2015, ( Terrible). Your reflection on your past and your present, makes me want to get there even sooner than we've planned. As you were talking, I was visualizing  myself  there at that beautiful beach and looking up at the blue sky and puffy white clouds. Can't wait to see the next video on Chumphon. JC, you know how to make a person dream. Keep up the great work!!

[RealSpaceHobo]

Comfortably your best vid so far, JC - and it hit me at the right moment - the moment of doubt, evaporated all that just seeing you at my own favourite type setting, at the beach - with that relaxing feeling all over the place - wow, talk about your right place, right time, right moment experience - looking forward to part

[jamessmyth]

Great insight and life lessons, we all plan for tomorrow, but it never comes they way we think it will. Thanks

[adriencaz]

I love your videos & your philosophy great work thank you! planing to go to Thailand next winter for 3 months & visit this part of the world again thank you.

[brentthompson]

Hello JC, another fantastic installment in the great stuff you do here!  Although I passed through Chumphon a few times in my travels in Thailand, I never was there long enough to really poke around.  That is a very tempting area; love the fact that they've got the Lotus, the Big C, the old style shopping mall, the fresh markets...  so nice!  Wow... sure appreciate what you do here, my friend!  That was a bonus, too, you sharing great wisdom on life, too...    I wish you, and yours, all of the very best.  We will indeed look you up when we get over there which we're tentatively shooting for Dec of this year, or maybe early the following year.    Sawadee krap....    Brent

[rossie]

thanks again JC . Chumphon looks like my sort of place .

[scrm]

Great vid J.C. I always love it when you interject your life insights.

[fatdice]

One minor point that may save some people a little grief. You mentioned Happy Air flies into Chumpon Airport five times a week. If I'm not mistaken, Happy Air and it's mighty fleet of one Saab turboprop has ceased operations as of February.  Nok Air flies twice a day from BKK for under US$100 round trip. Another fine video, JC, and I hope it won't be too long before I can buy you a Bee-ya Singh as we watch the sun set over a tropical beach.

[ColinC]

Hi JC great to see you in my second home Chumphon. I have seen many changes in the last 10 years but it still holds that back water charm. Great speech at the end just wish I had your outlook I nearly moved (full time) to Chumphon this time last year but I chickened out. Thanks again JC

[awlonghurst]

Such a great video. Your thoughts on life were very worthwhile listening to and I'm going watch this video again and again. Thanks JC

[Muadib]

@21:00 Funny, I was diagnosed with a fatal form of leukemia 30 years ago... I refused treatment and cured myself homeopathically... I'm still here and love living in Thailand... I am going to check out Chumphon... Liked the Jimmy Buffet reference at the end...
Thanks JC....

[billspompano]

great video, and great words of wisdom, that scenery looks heavenly !!!

[stevenmonash]

Yes, wiling away the hours on a serene beach seems ideal. My plans .. seem to be what you say.. things keep trying to derail them.. and then I keep going trying to have that sense of okay now is the right time. Truth is...the things that are detracting from my plan are starting to dominate. Not far away I hope.. JC.. look forward to sharing a beer.

[DavidLKraft]

JC  thanks for your leadership and work