Let's take a look at my regular monthly expenses and see how much I spend to live comfortably in paradise. What is the Thailand cost of living? I'll show you how I've been investing for my retirement in paradise. Remember, my definition of "comfortably" is MY definition, it may not be yours. I reveal the investments I've made and how much income I generate from my portfolio and other income sources each month. #thailand #lifeinthailand #earlyretirement #retiring #retirementplanning NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE The best way to support me and the channel is by hitting those like and subscribe buttons and watching the entire video. This helps YouTube know you like what you're seeing and they'll show it to more people. Thanks! If you like, you can also Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/retiringtoasia This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I'll receive a small commission. I don't recommend these products and services because of the commission, I actually use them myself. =========================== eSIMs for Every Destination So You're Connected BEFORE You Go https://airalo.pxf.io/9gKX23 SafetyWing Travel Insurance - ALWAYS Have Insurance https://bit.ly/3LrIuRZ Transfer Money from the U.S. to Thailand and other countries with Wise https://bit.ly/3nBOAau =========================== If you would like to contact me, you can email me at retiringtoasia@gmail.com

I cannot believe it has been 6 months since I moved from the US to Thailand. I've gone from honeymoon to reality. Living in Thailand has had it's ups and downs. I'll talk about my cost of living, passive income, investments, crashes, romance and much more. If you want to know what life in Thailand as a retired expat is REALLY like, watch this one all the way through. #lifeinthailand #pattaya #thailandlifestyle The best way to support me and the channel is by hitting those like and subscribe buttons and watching the entire video. This helps YouTube know you like what you're seeing and they'll show it to more people. Thanks! If you like, you can also Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/retiringtoasia This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I'll receive a small commission. I don't recommend these products and services because of the commission, I actually use them myself. =========================== SafetyWing Travel Insurance https://bit.ly/3LrIuRZ Transfer Money from the U.S. to Thailand with Wise https://bit.ly/3nBOAau Amazon Link to My Products https://bit.ly/4bW6qca =========================== If you would like to contact me, you can email me at retiringtoasia@gmail.com 00:00 Introduction 01:06 Where do I live in Thailand? 02:32 Comparing Jomtien to new location 04:32 Cost of living in Thailand 05:51 Thai language class 06:26 Let's talk about money 09:10 Passive Income for retirement 11:00 Future plans and improvements 13:29 Want to be in a podcast video? 14:14 The honeymoon is OVER 16:40 Dating a Thai Woman 17:53 All hell broke loose 19:22 A BIG Health scare and Thailand healthcare 23:07 Comparing the cost of healthcare Thailand vs. USA

He sold everything and moved to Thailand from his home in California. What can you do living in Thailand to pass the time, occupy your mind and enjoy retired life? We discuss all aspects of retiring to Asia. Hear all about his life and experiences since making the move.

In this episode I sit down with Brandon, who has an MBA in International Business and operates one of the most popular cafes in Pattaya, Thailand. Not everyone who moves to Thailand is ready to retire. Brandon and I discuss his life here, his business and future plans. If you're thinking of moving here long-term, you'll love this episode packed with information, tips and experience from someone who has done it.

To see or hear more, check out the videos on my YouTube channel at youtube.com/@retiringtoasia

Claude is an American expat from California who has started a new life in Thailand. We discuss his decision making, experiences so far and much more. If you like, you can Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/retiringtoasia This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I'll receive a small commission. I don't recommend these products and services because of the commission, I actually use them myself. =========================== SafetyWing Travel Insurance https://bit.ly/3LrIuRZ Transfer Money from the U.S. to Thailand with Wise https://bit.ly/3nBOAau =========================== If you would like to contact me, you can email me at retiringtoasia@gmail.com

I think it's good to get a feeling for the experiences of people other than just me so today I am sitting down with Wayne, who moved to Thailand more than 30 years ago, to hear about why he chose Thailand, his life here and a wide range of other topics about living here.

You can see more about life in Thailand and my journey on my YouTube channel "Retiring to Asia".

A brief introduction to the podcast and looking forward to new episodes. If you're interested in living abroad, retiring to Asia or life in Thailand, check this out.