Life in Bangkok Thailand as an Expat. Brutally Honest 5 Year Review...

Am i mistaken or the whole video is about how great and beautiful Thailand is! One thing that you mentioned is debatable which is the cost of living which depends on the person and his ability to adapt to changes. Inflation is real and it is worldwide.

Is 35000 bath enough montly ?
Whats the minimum for rent food and standard needs ?
Thanks

I've lived in both Thailand and the US off and on and I agree with most of what you said except about covid. Restrictions in Thailand were far stronger than the US and people had firm views about it. In the u.s it really only became an issue when the Republican party politicized it.

Definitely easy to become hateful in NYC.

The transport section really hits home. Most new expats default to Grab for everything, but once you combine BTS/MRT coverage with a motorbike for the last mile, your monthly costs drop significantly. How long did it take you personally to figure out the right combination?

First time viewer here and you've earned a new subscriber I feel like your video uh has a great vibe to it and a great healthy meaning Ignore any negative responses below because they're not really focusing on the important message that you're trying to convey for your age I believe you are extremely wise and you've renewed my faith in your generation Well done Sir keep up the good work

Polution killed it for me, wait until you get into your 60's. It was miserable for me.

Chinas economy is failing not thriving

even if i could afford any city in the world, I would chose bangkok, everything i see about it looks perfect for my personality,,,,,,,never been there tho and am looking to retire and get over there quick.

You know where got expensive in 2026; planet earth got expensive.

in thailand they are all women

That is why devotion to ahimsa is the most important virtue 💯

$4000 a month? You could spend that in a year in other provinces in Thailand. Thailand, overall, isn't like that. Even Bangkok isn't like that. It's like that in the inner hi-so area. But not on average at all. Heck, $1000 is even more than enough for a decent life. You must be living very luxurious, huh?

8:00 facts unfortunately.

serious business people like crypto bros and aspiring djs o.O

Have you been to HK? The living cost is way more expensive than in bkk

We are all in Vietnam. Come now before Laos is trending.

Finally a expat with a real 5 year review experience! I always believe that 5 years , continually, is enough time for a true review of pros and cons.

NOW, 5 YEARS IS A REAL REVIEW.

Bro why are all your friends Asian lol it looks like you don't have one white guy friend lol and u came from America so what's up with that😂😂😂😂😂

Hmm....I think cost of living wise, OP forgot to mention Singapore and Hong Kong. Also once you leave the tourist area of Bangkok or go to other cities like Chiang Mai/Chiang Rai the cost can drop quite a bit.

Bangkok can offer something for every budget. The author decided to choose an expensive lifestyle, and now he complains that Bangkok is not cheap 😂

Memphis is considering one of the most affordable cities to live in the U.S and it is 45% more expensive than living in Bangkok

Any Asian location that has all these perks but not tropical 😭. I want to exit America as a Filipino American but cannot deal with heat. Definitely looking to relocate in the next couple of years because this country is definitely on the decline and will be unlivable unless ultra wealthy.

great video... thank you for the info!!!!

Thanks Paul for being so honest. I totally agree that routine is good and a peaceful life. Hopefully you will read my messages to you one day. Well done and yes the Western world is too cruel.

the covid discussion was giving MAGAT and i'm not here for that shiii

As someone who is only able to speak English Vietnam was pretty difficult and China can be tough as well. I haven’t made it to Thailand yet, but may this summer

Chiang Mai

You’re so right about the angst and radicalization in the US! People have gone nuts here!

loll ..this guy is making the west out to be some kind of gangland with constant gunshots. i'm convinced he lived in an awful neighborhood or was hanging out with some weirdos who hardly touched grass. he's suffering from everywhere-but-hereism ..as in, it doesn't matter where he went, he will always say it's better elsewhere than where he came from.

Thanks Paul. 5 yrs? Where does the time go ? I’ve been thinking of retirement in Bangkok for those 5 yrs… 😊

This is dumb

I love how unforgiving the comments section is.

Hi! I've been watching your videos on and off and have enjoyed all of them. I have a question about Safety Wing. Does the health insurance cover the United States? I understand that a lot of companies do not include the U.S. because health insurance is so expensive there.

Thailand is still cheap by western standards. Alot of guys below are saying singapore, problem is most foreigners can’t get a job in Thailand and don’t speak Thai at a business level. guys in singapore, especially those at senior levels in MNCs are making alot more money though, even though costs are higher. also public healthcare is way better in singapore. if you own a remote business, Dubai is a better place as there is no/less income tax and corproation tax.

I don't understand Paul.............................. In your cost of living in Bangkok video just 2 months ago, you talked about how an expat can live can live very comfortably in a luxury condo for between $1,500 to $2,500 a month.............. Now you are saying it costs $4,000 A MONTH................ Where has this extra increase of $1,500 in expenses come from in just 2 months in Bangkok??????????????

Paul, what do you think about Ashton Silom?

True , china is cheaper and far more modern