Opinions about Living in Thailand -- Q & A with JC

Membership site now open: http://retirecheap.tv/members I get a lot of emails asking general questions about many subjects. Many of the questions I receive seem to me to be questions that many people might have concerning living in Thailand. So here goes. I answer questions about, banking, owning a business, bring a spouse to live in Thailand, living in Thailand vs. the Philippines and a few others. I hope these help. If you have others just use the contact JC form at http://retirecheap.asia
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[mcycleserv]

sawadee krub khun JC

your video's are great and what you say in them is to the point and educational

even though I can get around and can talk nidnoy thai it is always better to see other people's views thoughts and ideas

[retirecheapjc]

@mcycleserv I am happy that you get some usable info and some entertainment too. That is what I am always trying to accomplish in my videos. Thanks again.

[mcycleserv]

after looking at a few of your youtube clips I went to join and see that there is a membership charge ...what do I get for $7.00+pm

why is it that everyone wants money to get some trivial info

I float between australia and BKK each year and live in Tao Poon ..don't get charged for any info of the thai's there

I am married to a thai national and am just in the proceeds of building a house in Pak Kret

[retirecheapjc]

@mcycleserv Really doesn't sound like you need all the small details of moving and living in Thailand or the community of like minded people who are going to make a big leap in their life and move over to a different culture and are looking for like minded people who share the same journey! But you could have just watched the video on the sales page and probably figured that out.

[michaelpyra]

Thailand vs Philipines:

PI is not as safe. You need to watch your belongings more. That goes to women as well. Police with machine guns. But you can approach them, have a good chat, laugh and even get a hug. PI is more open society. Beaches are quieter and more natural, no noisy long-tail boats, or stupid firecrackers. Yes, more seafood in PI. Life is cheaper. English everywhere. You can stay in PI whole year without any stupid visa run. For me PI wins vs Thailand.

[retirecheapjc]

@michaelpyra PHILIPPINES: VISITOR VISA. On arrival you’ll be granted a 21 day visa.renewed for another 38 days at an immigration office. Further 59 day extensions can extend your stay up up to sixteen months. BALIKBAYAN VISA. The foreign spouse and minor children of a Philippine citizen qualify for a special one year balikbayan visa. RETIREE VISA Must have a pension of more than $800 per month AND have $10,000 to leave invested in a Philippine bank. Easier????

[TheGanjagurly]

@michaelpyra true, but living is still better than where im from england

[retirecheapjc]

@michaelpyra I agree with what you say and say thank God for the rules and regulations. If they weren't in place we would have way too many people here that just like to bitch and complain. This way it keeps the prices low and it won't turn into a bad place. Let me know where it is a nice place to live where anybody can stay regardless of how much money they have indefinitely.

[michaelpyra]

Tourist dont know what living in Thailand is. Farang will always be farang here. You will never be home in Thailand, no matter how long you stay here. You will never get any rights in Thailand ! You can never own a property in your name and will never be allowed to work, and you have to report to the Immigration at least once a year. All that even if you live here for 50 years and are married to a Thai and have kids. Farang is only allowed to spend money here. Visit -yes. Live here -no way.

[retirecheapjc]

@ericefr3812 Eric, I addressed my opinion about this at length in the membership section. But not here on You Tube.