Living the Dream? Barry's Pros & Cons of Retiring in Thailand After 1 Year

Published 2024-06-02
Barry shares his honest experience of retiring to Thailand after 12 months. In this video, he breaks down the pros and cons of living in Thailand as a retiree. Barry dives into the cost of housing and food, the challenge of finding friends, and the unexpected ego boosts he's experienced. Whether you're considering retiring abroad or just curious about life in Thailand, Barry's insights will give you a clear picture of what to expect.

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All Comments (21)
  • @johnshores4745
    Barry seems like a top bloke , interacts and respectful to the locals but knows life's fun and for living
  • @minimalistation
    Great to see Barry living the uncomplicated life...................
  • I love these real life experiences from expats. Thanks for making this video guys.
  • @willewinky
    What a lovely fella, I'm 62 still working in the UK. Thailand is the dream.
  • @ItsReallyMe.
    "don't delay" - exactly what i needed to hear. was thinking about pushing back my plans but i'm gonna double down instead. cheers lads
  • @user-ps4fs6ts4t
    Thailand is a dream, been here 4 years. Love the locals and all the Thai people I meet, the cost of living is way better than America. Food great. Never here yelling or see any problems. Love it here
  • @suebowman7258
    I just discovered this channel. The interview was awesome. I moved to Portugal and doing computer digital nomad. It is great to see people move to countries that they feel comfortable financially and have a beautiful life!
  • @michaelj2528
    Glad to see that Barry is enjoying life in Thailand, wishing him good luck for the future. As always interesting and entertaining video , well done jonny . Hope the family are all well.
  • @shorty9124
    Johnny, this is a great video thank you and thank you to the honored guest
  • @MrBoardshorts
    Good interview guys. Get out of Australia it’s a joke. I worked Australian construction mines all my life. I suffered an onsite reported injury, asked my employer can I see a doctor and they terminated me. I’m now unemployed on centrelink which sux having now a permanent disability from my work injury and forced to release my superannuation to support my living costs. I’ll be in Thailand-October for my birthday. Land of smiles to make me smile
  • @Dana-ie2bh
    Good one Jonny, laid back and interesting. Good guest too.
  • @tomgolab3958
    Jonny: Thanks very much for such invaluable video and having Barry to share his experiences and views on Hua Hin. For me it is one of the top uploads from you as I plan to follow Barry in many ways similarly. I'm 66, US, retired Army, residing in the Philippines for the past 20+ years. I am more and more convinced there are better pastures out there and Hua Hin specifically stands out as it would fit my lifestyle. In few months from now I will start making monthly, bimonthly , trips as nothing beats "boots on the ground " (see things for myself) but for now I thank you again for all the info you've been providing. Tom.
  • @bill426worker5
    An excellent interview Johnny, your guest was very knowledgeable and very well spoken and certainly seems like a really nice guy. I am retired in Thailand living in Bangsaray and I've spent quite a bit of time in Hua Hin. I believe that any expat would not go wrong by retiring in Hua Hin.
  • @Landofsmiles999
    I remember this Barry,, you were at a food market. Bloody great show Jonny. I'm visiting Hua Hin in the future. Barry was super easy listening.
  • Barry comes across as a top bloke. Sounds like he's living the dream.
  • Sorry about my earlier comment about bashing swedes. You guys are one of the bestest co-farags in 🇹🇭 for us finns. Love and hugs! Behave! 🤗🇫🇮
  • Great video . Such a friendly crowd. Good people like a breath of happiness.
  • @philbriggs5807
    Thanks Jonny. Barry is the perfect subject! And the whole crew at the end ... great! More of these videos please.