Small Budget Rent $115 House - Chiang Mai

http://retirecheap.asia  Say you have a monthly income of only about $500 a month. You have in the calculations in our Retirement Budget Calculator on our website that gives you about 5000 Baht to spend every month on rent. But if you could get a place to stay for only $115 a month then you are ahead of the game and have more money to spend on other things. Hmmm..... can you think of anything?! Anyway, check out this little house and compare it to something back hoe for that amount. Opps, forgot, you can't!

Best Bus Trip Option from Chiang Mai - Bangkok

http://retirecheap.asia   Traveling in Southeast Asia is cheap. But sometimes you sacrifice a little comfort and sometimes you sacrifice A LOT of comfort. But if you are traveling between Chiang Mai and Bangkok or back you have the choice of using a company called Nakhonchai Air. They have a 24 seat bus that is like traveling in Business Class seats in an airplane. Great service, entertainment and I even got a good meal. All for 800 baht. Check it out.

Pattaya - The Affordable Morning Ritual - Breakfast

http://retirecheap.asia   Some people say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. That may be true, but not for the nutritional aspects of the meal. But because as a morning ritual, having our coffee and maybe some eggs and toast makes us feel more comfortable and starts our day with the usual morning certainty. You don't have to give that up if you move to Thailand. Usually any food that Thais don't eat costs a bit more than a typical Thai dish. If you look around though, you can find good prices on your first meal of the day. Here is a place you can start your day at in Pattaya and eat a good breakfast at a bargain price.

Pattaya, Thailand -- Great Seafood, Affordable Prices

http://retirecheap.asia   Coming from the Gulf Coast of the US, I have to say I love my seafood. One of the benefits of Southeast Asia is the cost of eating seafood. Here in Jomtien, Thailand there is a seafood restaurant literally "at the end of the road". It is great food at a very reasonable price. Check out what we ate and how much it cost.

Thailand Health Insurance Premium Cost

http://retirecheap.asia  Should you pickup health insurance when you move to Thailand or just keep your policy from back home? I get this question a lot. What are the premium costs and the coverage? Well, in this video I will give you the basic price of a health insurance policy premium cost and the coverage it provides here in Thailand.

Thai Massage Types and Prices

http://retirecheap.asia  Thai massage is one of the benefits of living in Thailand. It is healthy and relaxing, most of the time. Thai massage has become very commercial. Now there are many types of massage in Thailand and what you receive will directly depend on how much you are paying. Check out the different types of massage you will find in Thailand and how much you will pay.

Cost Executive Style Home Sale, Rent Pattaya

Have a large retirement budget and want to live in a luxurious executive style home? Some people move to Thailand just because of the lifestyle. They won't scrimp on their living conditions but they want the ability to play golf everyday and have beautiful companionship and eat at what is considered to be fancy restaurants but pay a fraction of the cost of what they would spend back home. If that is you or you just want to fantasize a bit, take a look at this home. Very comfortable and spacious.

Dealing With the Heat in Thailand

http://retirecheap.asia I get a lot of questions regarding different topics for my videos. I thought I would address coping with the heat in Thailand because it is a health issue for some people and I think that's important enough to warrant a separate video.
Here are some tips to staying cool while living or traveling in Thailand. Check them out.

A RetireCheapJC Apology and Some Exciting News!

I just want to apologize for the delay in getting out some new videos. I have been working diligently on something that I think brings a lot of value to both my regular viewers and also for people thinking about  moving or retiring in Southeast Asia or specifically Thailand. Check out the news by watching the video.

Dangers, Inconveniences, Traveling in Thailand Elections - Holidays

Things to be aware of if traveling in Thailand. During ANY holiday or election the transportation system reaches maximum capacity. It is nearly impossible to get a train or bus ticket unless purchased far in advance. During elections all Thai people must return to their home town district to cast their vote. And during holidays it is traditionally a time to return home to pay respects to their families.
On another note. If visiting or living in Thailand, BE CAREFUL if driving or riding as a passenger on a motorcycle. Many people don't make it back home. Watch and find out why.

Eating Healthy Probiotic Foods Thailand

One of the great things about living in Southeast Asia is the availability of some of the best probiotic foods that come from places this side of the world. Countries like Indonesia, Korea, Japan and Thailand have some great probiotic foods which are packed full of enzymes and beneficial bacteria for the GI tract and for better overall health. This helps to prevent or overcome ailments like Crohn's Disease, diverticulitis and chronic constipation.
Some of them though are an acquired taste. But once you get used to the taste you might find yourself trying to eat them everyday and as a result becoming healthier. Kefir, yogurt, tempeh, miso, kim chee and natto are some of these foods. It definitely takes some time to get used to kim chee, and natto. Also eating natto is kind of like the tea ceremony. There is a routine that takes place to make it palatable. Check it out.