Thailand -- Why Would Anybody Live in Thailand?

[lancer89032]

Yep, when I crossed the border from Mexico back to the States ten years ago I put on sunglasses in order for other people not to see me weeping. It felt as if I was leaving home for sure. Of course I was in love with a Mexicana which can add to the misery of leaving.

[retirecheapjc]

@lancer89032 A lot of people can relate on both accounts.

[SaFiUk20]

Can you plz past me some websites where I can check the rent and sales prices for accommodation in Thailand also prices for motorcycles/cars. Something like eBay only Thailand local. Thank you a lot, that would be a big help.

[retirecheapjc]

@SaFiUk20 YouTube makes it so you cannot post URLs of sites in the comments. Sorry.

[MrVeesworld]

PAi (Mae hong son ) is THE place to be in Thailand EVERYBODY) it's north of Chiang Mai by 300k and is a virtual perfect retirement and play destination with culture, villiag like feel and wtarfalls in every direction.

[retirecheapjc]

@MrVeesworld Yes this is true. As long as you don't need a department store or movies, etc. It's quiet up there!

[karmlan123]

Love the music.

Thinking to retire in Chiang Mai too. I'm Singaporean.

[retirecheapjc]

@karmlan123 Not as sanitary here as in Singapore. A little more relaxed.

[karmlan123]

@retirecheapjc Singaporean is stressed with high-cost. Hoping to stretch my fund in a place such as Chiang Mai.

[karmlan123]

@retirecheapjc Hi JC, I've a question about Internet access.

Is internet access available if I stay a house in such a quiet and suburban area.

[SuperKomsak]

I love Thailand...^_^

[retirecheapjc]

@SuperKomsak Like anyplace it has great things and some areas that could be improved. But when compared to a lot of places it makes me smile, that's for sure.

[villaoab]

Hi I love all your Videos, thank you.

they are so helpful for me as iam going Thailand 11th march 2012

[retirecheapjc]

@villaoab I am glad you find them helpful. I am sure you will enjoy your trip.

[egolectro]

I keep hearing good things about Chiang Mai

[retirecheapjc]

@egolectro I find Chiang Mai to be a great place to live. Other places are great to visit though.

[egolectro]

@retirecheapjc Thank you for the info and the video.

[retirecheapjc]

@egolectro I agree. Chiang Mai is one of the most livable cities.

[davecir123]

hi jc! how long did it take to learn the language and to drive on the wrong side of the street:)?

[retirecheapjc]

@davecir123

The language is a little challenge. The people I know who speak well, went to school. The language schools make you learn and not be lazy about it like me.

[retirecheapjc]

@davecir123 About driving. This is funny. I am fine returning home until there is no other traffic on the road and I find myself turning down the left side. What is really strange though is, when I am here I keep going to the left side of the car to get in and drive and turn on the windshield wipers to make a turn. And when I am back home I do everything the opposite there too. Weird huh?

[retirecheapjc]

Thanks for the great comments.

No more US air bases here. When the US military shows up they use the Thai bases. The military still does exercises here and R&R though. Every year they come through and spend money in Phuket and Pattaya.

And I am going to do a video about the day in the life of the average Joe living over here.

[leojdroffaws3]

1st thanks 4 all the great vids 2nd i'm retired army and can fly free to bases around the world are thare any army or air bases still in thailand ?and are thare many active milatary thare ? thanks keep up the great work

[beatnik86d]

Thanks for the explanation .Could you do a 10 min vid kind of a my average day in fill in the blank city. Looking forward to Laos and Cambodia.