Nice to see you back making videos 👍. Looking forward to seeing life out there and your experiences. Very informative video for those who want to move out there. Keep the videos coming.
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
More to come!
@esIworld
Жыл бұрын
The KZitem algorithm is something else. I've lived in Pattaya for years and been vacationing there for over 20 years...and still YT knew I need to see this video. Thanks for the tips! One of them saved me 7k as it seems. I am moving there on Sunday.
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
Awesome if your in pattaya drop me a message have a beer 🍺
@johnc799
Жыл бұрын
Great video, mate. Really helpful and informative. That condo looks brilliant. Stay safe on the roads there. I’m on holiday in Phuket at the moment and I see people getting injured in crashes almost every day
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
I'd love to go to phuket, maybe I'll have a holiday there soon
@Roof_Pizza
Жыл бұрын
Good score for the room. Loads of people say those prices are a thing of the past but I knew better and you've proved it.
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
If I signed for a year it was only 10000, I tried for a few days mate, to get a condo, many asking crazy prices 20000 up, honestly the best place to find a condo is Facebook Market place.
@chriscorleone3565
Жыл бұрын
And still prices are maybe double comparing to less than a year ago.
@Roof_Pizza
Жыл бұрын
@@chriscorleone3565 True but COVID pricing can't last forever.
@Roof_Pizza
Жыл бұрын
@@welshboywebby Yeah, skip the agent fees. I hear the agents get 1 month for 6 months and a half a month for the next 6 months.
@chriscorleone3565
Жыл бұрын
@@Roof_Pizza Ofcourse not, but there is still cheap options, if you’re smart enough to find them 😉👊💪🤞
@9tarko
Жыл бұрын
Thanks to you we now learned that you can get a retirement visa through agency without worrying about bank accounts etc. They handle everything (ie they put the money 800 k baht to your account and take it back once you have the visa. Great vid thanks Webbs
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
No problem, glad I could help 😊
@paulbaxter9299
Жыл бұрын
Hi Welshboy, very much enjoyed your informative and to the point vid. Well done and keep them coming. Paul
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, I know a lot of youtubers would of made about 10 videos about it.
@harrylately1
Жыл бұрын
Solid advice ...and I lived in Pattaya short term in 2018. Thanks buddy
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
Cheers, thanks for the message
@erkanpartal2560
Жыл бұрын
Great info. I just got back from Thailand after spending 2 months.Good luck for the next chapter in your life
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much
@mattshaw1931
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great information. Looking to do the same someday so will be taking notes lol! Good luck on your new way of life and future.
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I will always give honest information, I'm so lucky to come here at 50 follow my journey
@tttotaly
Жыл бұрын
Great information, I will be following your journey
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I will always be honest about everything I say and do.
@paulevans1139
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video, very informative, hope you are having a fab time, take care pal 👌👍😎
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
What's there not to like, wake up everyday, with the sun on my head, thanks for the message Paul
@jonnysmith2936
Жыл бұрын
im moving there 30th april so your experiance is invaluable to me i just subscribed so i can watch how you get along as it seems your situation will be the same as what i am expecting when i get there .thanks for your tips if i see you in pattaya i will get you a beer cheers all the best in your retirement from a yorkshire lad
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
100% I would use the same visa person as I did some places were given silly prices
@jonnysmith2936
Жыл бұрын
@@welshboywebby did you apply for your visas straight away or did you wait until you had a condo with a permanent address
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
You need your rental agreement, and 20 days on your visa exempt
@jonnysmith2936
Жыл бұрын
@@welshboywebby thanks again
@lkabong5529
Жыл бұрын
Hey Webby! New subscriber, thanks for sharing your experience!👍 How are you handling the heat and humidity?
@4WDJeepDriver
Жыл бұрын
Greeting Stephen. British born Yank here. Great information in the video but what about a deposit for the condo? Usually its 2 months rent and I didn't see that included in your start up costs. I plan to arrive Jan 2024.
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
Yes mate I paid 24000 deposit, I didn't include, because its not really a cost , but I get what your saying
@IamSpartacus1984
Жыл бұрын
Interesting Video. i`m also from Wales and looking to retire in Pattaya. Can i ask you what the name of that Condo is? Looks pretty good for 12k a Month ( depending on where about it is of course) I` d probably want to stay in Jomtien as it`s cheaper and a bit away from the crazyness. All info is good info and good luck m8.
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
The condo is in pattya South, its a walk away from the craziness, but its really quiet where I am, the condo is city garden towers.
@rgb6834
Жыл бұрын
I've been in pattaya since 2021mainly pratumnak and jomtien but at the moment staying just opposite from the visa place shown in the vlog in south pattaya the cost is very similar you find places that are good value in each place street wise jomtien and pratumnak are cleaner and less congested .
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
I did go see a few condos in pratumnak, that area is really nice.
@hfc6535
Жыл бұрын
Cheers for video. I wanting to retire to Thailand. Biggest headache is health insurance, any advice on that . Just subscribed to your channel.
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
My advice mate, get travel insurance before you leave your country, I got 3 months , funny enough j ended up in hospital yesterday cost me 1200, to see doctor and get cream. I'm going to sort my medical insurance out next month, I'll make a video on it
@michaelw9961
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations that is a nice condo that you discovered and rented.
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
It really is! mate I love it
@simonwilcock8434
Жыл бұрын
Hiya pal,new subscriber here,looking forward to seeing your journey in Pattaya.
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, I'm open and honest, about everything I do, I'm 50 and living the dream anything you need to know message me anytime 😊
@simonwilcock8434
Жыл бұрын
@@welshboywebby You're a lucky man...I love pattaya can't wait to get back.
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
It's a crazy crazy place, but where else would you want to be in the world, I love it
@johnwayne8854
Жыл бұрын
Hi Welshboy, Great video, really helpful and informative. looking forward to see your average total monthly spend. At what point in the process did you had to deposit the $800.000 baht in account for your O visa?
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the message let's just say you don't have to, if you use the agency I went to, everything went really smooth getting the visa 👌
@zakandbuster2
Жыл бұрын
Hi Webby , can i just ask, when you flew out to thailand, what type of air tiket did you get ?? was it a one way ticket , or was it a return ticket ??, cheers Mick.
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
Hi mick, I will always give honest answers, I bought a one way ticket, when I got to bangkok immigration asked me how long am I planning on staying in Thailand, my answer was im never going back to the uk, she looked at me and said oh you want to find a Thai wife, with a smile on her face stamped my passport and said welcome to Thailand. The rules have changed now mate if your over 50 you can come to Thailand on a one way ticket.
@zakandbuster2
Жыл бұрын
@@welshboywebby ok thanks mate..
@karl53133
Жыл бұрын
Extremely useful info thanks....
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@TheBubblewrapboy
Жыл бұрын
Hi mate , Dickie from Pontypridd here been going to Thailand with the Mrs now for 18 years on and off been all over , looking at booking MAXX central in Pattaya for a month next January, any chance you can visit it and do a upto date blog on a one bedroom apartment 👍
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
I'll go and have a look this week, mate, and get back to you. Thanks for the message, 18 years, wish I found pattaya 18 years ago, I've been coming her the last 10 years
@TheBubblewrapboy
Жыл бұрын
@@welshboywebby cheers mate
@craigbedford3058
Жыл бұрын
wow so much great info not just in video but in the comments too- thanks all
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Yes, I've got a great fan base, hope you subscribe and join 😀
@craigbedford3058
Жыл бұрын
@@welshboywebby all ready subscribed mate.
@williamwhite3405
Жыл бұрын
Great information. Very informative. Thanks
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
No problem
@skillmeup53
Жыл бұрын
O'boy! What a grand video.
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
Going to make a lot more, been here 2 months now, I need something to do. Thanks for the message
@ianfraser4
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info 👍 look forward to seeing your average total monthly spend😅
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
It's on its way mate, I filmed it today, you will be shocked what I spend, when in holidays, if I didn't spent 40000 baht a week I felt I didn't have a good time. Now I'm lucky to spend that a month, and same fun
@Bigsky1886
Жыл бұрын
You’re right,get decent accommodations to start
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
100% amd get a good TV package then your laughing
@ianfraser4
Жыл бұрын
Your condo looks great 👍 was wondering can you get into central Pattaya from there without a motor bike ? Is it on baht bus route? Thanks in advance
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
I walk, takes about 10 minutes, it's not on the baht bus route, shame if it was it would be perfect, but I do like to walk.
@robertcain3426
Жыл бұрын
I held a Thai license 17 years ago in NE Thailand but when I went to renew it, there was an introduction of a new depth perception eyesight test which I couldn't pass. Did you have to have that test in Pattaya?
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
Only colour blind test red yellow and green
@robertcain3426
Жыл бұрын
@@welshboywebby Interesting. Maybe they don't all have the depth perception test then. Yes, they had that colour test too. Thanks for your reply. Cheers
@zakandbuster2
Жыл бұрын
massive help to me mate thank you.......
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
@steveo8810
Жыл бұрын
@ 3.17 it is not an International driving licence - it is an international driving permit - and it only last's for 1 year
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
Lasts 3 years now
@Jo3Black78
Жыл бұрын
Gorgeous apartment
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
Its great, I love it
@lessharkboy
Жыл бұрын
Do you have to keep 800,000 bht in your bank account permanently? Your video's are great btw, well the Pattaya ones anyway 😉
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
No need mate, I've never had that much in my thai account ever
@lessharkboy
Жыл бұрын
@@welshboywebby nice one, thought I'd read that somewhere. Hope you're on the mend now.
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
@lessharkboy if you go to a agent you don't have to do anything with money
@geofferyrobertson6608
Жыл бұрын
I think you mucked up on the price of both licences , should be around 1,000baht for both
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
Not at all mate I've been to get them the bike is 110 and the car is 200, the paperwork from immigration was 300 for each paper. Getting the license was so easy just a colour blind test, red yellow and green
@davidcarlton946
Жыл бұрын
Good advice. Do your research before you come. And I would avoid driving a Motor bike in Thailand if you can, so dangerous.
@TurkeyShaman
Жыл бұрын
Funnest part of thailand is riding a bike though!
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
Agree it is great fun
@808bear2
Жыл бұрын
What do the police think of the international drivers license? Some people say you can use them, others say the police will grab their morning coffee break funds from you. I am confused.
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
100% it's OK to use them, no problem at all. I've been stopped twice they just looked and said good man
@kevo8498
Жыл бұрын
International Driver "Permit". The licenses sold on line are bogus. Usually you get them at select legit locations b4 leaving your home country. Like post office or AAA.
@okbilly1
Жыл бұрын
what is your average monthly budget in baht per month?
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
I'm spending 65000 a month that's for everything
@frankiefourfingers6717
9 ай бұрын
Do you have a pension or just rental income
@1must723
9 ай бұрын
With the retirement visa did you require to show your money in the bank or income monthly ? thank you
@welshboywebby
9 ай бұрын
No mate
@1must723
9 ай бұрын
Cool thanks bud :-)@@welshboywebby
@forbzleigh
Жыл бұрын
Great video mate! Cheers
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
thank you
@happyviewer5560
Жыл бұрын
Do a video on getting health insurance in Thailand. For people that don't have health insurance . Nice video, good advice, and nice condo (where is the condo at in Pattaya).
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
South pattaya, the condo is awesome, I'm getting health insurance next month mate, so will do a video on that then, cheers for the message
@deansta822
Жыл бұрын
what was needed to get your visa mate, so much in bank funds etc
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
Nothing at all just signed paperwork In visa shop l, they took care of everything , it was so easy
@peterramsden3134
Жыл бұрын
@@welshboywebby just confused because i hear to get retirement visa you need £20k in a thai bank
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
@Peter Ramsden you do mate, let's just say there are ways around it
@stevek343
Жыл бұрын
Was the motor bike you got used or new?
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
Used its 3 year old, 11000 on the clock
@craigmitcham2619
Жыл бұрын
fairplay to u mate
@stevenwelburn3985
Жыл бұрын
That 1st room you stayed in where you got bit a lot looks like sutus court.
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
No mate it's not, I can't say where it is,
@stevenwelburn3985
Жыл бұрын
@@welshboywebby fair point.
@syddharth
Жыл бұрын
Which area did u get that good room?.. Its so good
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
South pattaya, 3rd Road
@jurgschupbach3059
Жыл бұрын
do ya have advice for financialy stable GFE?
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
Hi mate that could be any amount, depends on the girl and you , hope that helps
@tomcat6046
Жыл бұрын
How much deposit did you paid? Most ask for two months rent.
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
2 months 24000 baht
@PassportPowell
Жыл бұрын
Subbed. Where did your find your 12k condo?
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
On Facebook market place mate
@jayjay975
10 ай бұрын
how did you manage to retire at 50 ?
@welshboywebby
10 ай бұрын
Hard work for 34 years mate, working all the hours going
@jayjay975
10 ай бұрын
@@welshboywebby cool well done
@welshboywebby
10 ай бұрын
@@jayjay975 cheers 🍻
@brallorbow6703
Жыл бұрын
Good vlog but how the hell did you get the deal of 12000 baht a month at City Garden Tower!!!?
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
I went on Facebook market place,loads turned me down, but I've learnt the word no.
@deansta822
Жыл бұрын
there are sh*t loads of apartments available at or around that price. or even lower
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
@@deansta822 well there ain't mate, only if you want to rent 24sm and pay for a year
@bigal2417
Жыл бұрын
you can open a bank account for free and the visa if you dont have the money in the bank is around 12,000 baht a saving of 16,000 baht = 400 sterling . 😮
@kevo8498
Жыл бұрын
Which bank allows you to just walk in and open an acct? I havent experienced that here..
@bigal2417
Жыл бұрын
@Kev O if u have and take all the right documentation, I did, although it was 20 years ago. Anyway it doesn't cost 16,000 baht.
@kevo8498
Жыл бұрын
@@bigal2417 Hibigal... Oh its changed. I live here. And yes those services all charge that. He actually did ok. Gets even higher. I started coming here in 1992. Pretty much seen it all.. Anyways. Take care
@bigal2417
Жыл бұрын
@@kevo8498 interesting I'm going to a different bank from my bank today to open another account, I'll let u know how I get on.
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
That's not true to open a bank account on your own, they make you buy insurance for 7000, also it was my first visa, next year the visa is only 12000 like you say, I keep my money in a UK bank account, so the 800000baht you need for the visa, gives me £900 a year return
@bobjohnston7347
Жыл бұрын
WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE CONDO?
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
City garden towers on 3rd road
@peterpower7840
Жыл бұрын
Llwynypia living in Jomtein, fancy a pint?
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
Anytime mate
@peterpower7840
Жыл бұрын
@@welshboywebby how to contact you? Email address?
@happyslave6783
Жыл бұрын
Was that mosquito or bed bug bites?
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure, they changed the bed after 2 days, but I couldn't wait to leave the room.
@geofferyrobertson6608
Жыл бұрын
the old rule ... higher the floor = less mosquitos
@Mark-vt7kd
Жыл бұрын
Did you have to put a million baht on your thai bank account?
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
No mate, can't go into it on here, but you just need to go to the visa shop, pay them a fee and they will sort it all out for you, I'm going to make a video the next few days about how much I've spent in a month to the baht, think I'll explain the visa process, maybe I'll ask the owner of the shop to explain it all
@shaun7638
Жыл бұрын
Hi Welshboy new sub here,where is your condo i want to.try for a month if possible...Great channel mate
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
Hi mate I'm staying city garden towers, it's a great condo, thanks for following my channel mate 👍
@lesbianalien3435
Жыл бұрын
Problem I found with renting the condo's is the water and electricity bill. The condo owners charge about £200-300 a month.far more than it should be
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
300 a month for electric and water, you sure, my electric last month was 690 baht,that works out about £17 I've asked 3 times to pay my water, and they said no charge 😳
@lesbianalien3435
Жыл бұрын
@welshboywebby you have only just moved there. Wait till the months roll on. The prices go up and up with those bills. Also why did you buy a 2nd hand motorcycle? Not much difference for a brand new one. I bought a Honda wave brand new from a Honda dealer. 50.000 baht. Including 2 helmets jackets insurance and warranty.
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
@Lesbian Alien I went to loads of shops and now I can guarantee you not in a million years will you get a new Honda wave for 50000,. Some prices they were asking were crazy mate, I was here in June rented a pcx for 3000 the same bike they now want 6500. The guy in the next condo been there 3 years his electric is 2000 a month , there is no way will my electric and water come to 12000 a month or £300
@lesbianalien3435
Жыл бұрын
@Dixie Normus good for you. I dont think you read the comment properly. Ive lived in Thailand nearly 30 years. And what I said is. When you have a long term rent. The prices start escalating. Generally after you sign a new rental agreement. For a year or more Because then you are stuck. Lose money and move out or pay. Any chance of thai's making money they will. Good luck to you. Hope it doesn't happen to you. I'm just sharing an experience and ive spoken to other expats and the same has happened to them
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
Thank you mate
@alanhunter2705
Жыл бұрын
What about the 65000 or 80000 in the bank, does agency look after that ????, PS just subscibe nowgreat info.
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
Yes they do everything, it was so easy, great service
@WilliamYoung-h2p
Жыл бұрын
Where's Rachel?
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
In Llanelli in her house
@walkertongdee
Жыл бұрын
mosquitos are everywhere here duh ....
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
Was the bed mate
@manosparavida3551
Жыл бұрын
Wrong. There rarely above 40 ft
@michaelward9317
Жыл бұрын
check out Charlie place
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
Where is Charlie's place mate
@debsvanandwesties
Жыл бұрын
Shocker. Where's Rach😮
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reply, rachel is coming out in May to see me
@bluesky5587
Жыл бұрын
Pat tie a not pat a ah
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
Cheers
@rayronald7269
Жыл бұрын
Pat -a- ja
@keeperzero
Жыл бұрын
I want Spade 3,000 baht for a ladyboy
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
Happy days
@johnkhonkaen4461
Жыл бұрын
Its an illegal visa...be careful advertising that on ur channel... Check out the true criteria if u don't believe me
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
Mate sorry that's just not true
@lopat4826
Жыл бұрын
You need a mic. Don't hear you
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
I'll change the setting on the next video
@EBZlivinglarge
Жыл бұрын
Exactly what we needed another monger channel.
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
Dont have to watch the videos, simple
@jackiechang1572
Жыл бұрын
So your actually saying you don't need to sit a test for motorbike licence or car if so that's great news
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
Not if you have a international driving licence 100%
@jackiechang1572
Жыл бұрын
@@welshboywebby that's great news thanks for reply
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
@Jackie Chang that's OK mate anything else you want to know, if I dont know I will deo find out.
@jackiechang1572
Жыл бұрын
@@welshboywebby many thanks
@petepana1140
Жыл бұрын
Great video,, what about the 800k ..in a thai bank account
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
They did it all
@petepana1140
Жыл бұрын
@@welshboywebby they took care of the £..?
@BO-mb8rr
2 ай бұрын
Bed bugs? 😮
@davehendry8056
Жыл бұрын
youve been ripped off with your visa 16.000b i payed january bank account is easy to get bangkok bank you have paid too much and if your living here you wont last 5 minutes spending money in bars and i bet your taking girls ...... now your not on holiday ive lived here 12 yrs calm down or you will be back to sunny wales
@welshboywebby
Жыл бұрын
I went to bangkok myself they wanted 7000 said I had to have insurance, and go to immigration, the visa was the cheapest by a mile mate it's my first one retirement visa, I went to at least 10 agents, as for the girls I don't take any at all from the bars don't need to, in the 2 months I've been here only bought 3 lady drinks, and they was for a friend I've known for years, I'm honestly spending 60 % less than I thought I would . If you paid 16000 for a visa, that's really expensive, the visa agent I used charges 12500 for every year after the first, and don't charge for the 90 day report 🙄 Thanks for the message anyway, maybe have a beer sometime.
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