Cost of Fitness Centers in Pattaya

Membership site now open: http://retirecheap.tv/members  Sitting on a bar stool reminiscing about the good old days shouldn't be the goal of anybody living anywhere. Keeping in shape should be a high priority, especially as we get older. So if you are living in Pattaya or just visiting, what are some of the costs of fitness centers? Check out a few prices.

Things to Do in Chiang Mai - Royal Flora Exhibition

Membership site now open: http://retirecheap.tv/members   When living in Thailand there are always events and gatherings to go to because Thai culture is very sociable. Many events will have the same food, products or music every time. But not the Royal Flora Horticultural Exhibition. The last time I attended this event was back in 2006. This exhibition is a tribute to a hard working King. For decades since his ascension to the throne, no terrain has been insurmountable or remote for His Majesty who visited villages in all corners of the Kingdom to learn first-hand the problems and challenges the Thai people were facing.
Over the years the King initiated more than 2,000 development and agricultural projects aimed at alleviating the hardships of the rural poor throughout the Kingdom. His Majesty coined the term "sufficiency economy" based on his philosophy of self-reliance through the rational use of environmental and natural resources and the use of simple and effective techniques which the Thai people can adopt in their daily lives.
For his role in the advancement of Thai agriculture, the Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2006 was conceived as a tribute to His Majesty. Here is a look at the 2011 event.

Cost of Rental Chiang Mai - Small Studio Apartment $66 a Month

Membership site now open: http://retirecheap.tv/members    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 $66 a month (2000 Baht) then you are way ahead of the game and have more money to spend on other things. Hmmm..... can you think of anything?! Anyway, check out this little apartment and compare it to something back home for that amount. Opps, forgot, you can't! Interested in this building?? Contact me through my You Tube channel or through the website.

Cost of Buying a Used Motorcycle at Thai Prices -- Chiang Mai

Membership site now open: http://retirecheap.tv/members  There are many things to see and do around Thailand. I f you decide to stay a while or retire in Thailand then you should purchase your own transportation. Transportation is inexpensive. You can even own a great little motorcycle that will get you around town for $500. Normally I would let a Thai negotiate the price for me so I wouldn't get a higher price which could happen some times. But if you don't have a Thai that could accompany you, how can you get the same price as a Thai person? If you live in Chiang Mai, here's how!
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JC's Day Trip Cruising the 100 km Samoeng Loop, Thailand

Membership site now open: http://retirecheap.tv/members  One of the most fun outdoor activities in northern Thailand is cruising around the country roads that wind through the hills around Chiang Mai. And people who like day trips from Chiang Mai will be pleased to know there is one cool option. You can take your own bike or rent a bike and do it yourself on this beautiful 90km all day experience that takes you through excellent mountain views, waterfalls, beautiful gardens, adventure activities, elephant camps, orchid and butterfly farms and places to eat.
Getting away from Chiang Mai's hectic, polluted and slightly dangerous driving conditions is great. Traffic slows to a trickle as the scenery changes from businesses into the lush foothills and eventually deep into the mountainous North Country. This is a gorgeous journey, especially for motorcyclists.
Conditions on the countryside roads are surprisingly good. There are thousands of kilometers of paved and good dirt roads crisscrossing the mountains between Chiang Mai and the Burmese border. You could sleep in guesthouses or camp and have weeks of exploration, giving you an excellent chance to interact with the Thai locals. But for people who do not have the time to do that, the Samoeng Loop is a great option.
Follow along with me for the day and enjoy our journey!

How About a Brand New 2 Story Home in Chiang Mai for $500?

Membership site now open: http://retirecheap.tv/members  Want to build a 2 story house for $48,000 or rent a Brand New 2 Story Home for $500? Wait until you see what you can get for your money! This house might still be available at Chiang Mai Properties with the reference H-2000

JC Interviews 6 Month a Year Retiree In Paradise (RIPper)

Membership site now open: http://retirecheap.tv/members  You might remember an interview I did almost a year ago with Gary who shared the costs of some medical procedures with us in an interview. Well, he's back again and does another interview with me about the cost of living with a budget in Thailand and the safety of walking the streets at night in Chiang Mai. Check it out.

6 Affordable Places to Retire Abroad in 2012

Membership site now open: http://retirecheap.tv/members  There are many benefits and advantages of retiring overseas. Launching a new life in a new country at this stage of your life can mean better weather, new adventures and opportunities, and new friends. You can realize the beach life you've dreamed of for decades and sometimes even realize some significant tax savings by relocating overseas. Source from: http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/On-Retirement/2011/11/29/6-affordable-places-to-retire-abroad-in-2012
Check out these places on the list. My favorite is #1!!!

Want to Roast, Grind, Brew and Drink Fresh Coffee in Chiang Mai?

Membership site now open: http://retirecheap.tv/members  Did you know that Thailand is a coffee nation, ranked fourth (after Vietnam, Indonesia and India) in Asia in annual raw coffee production. While there are many species of coffee trees in the world, only Arabica and Robusta have major economic significance, both of which are grown in Thailand.
So if you are living in the North, where can you buy fresh whole beans roasted the way you like and ground exactly for your own machine? Check it out.

The Average US Citizen Lost $21000 in Savings Last Summer!

Membership site now open: http://retirecheap.tv/members  The average US household lost $21,261 of net worth this summer, the largest decline in family wealth in nearly three years. Stock portfolios of all Americans dropped 5.2 percent in the third quarter, while home prices slipped 0.6 percent in the period, the report said. Economists don't expect home values to rise much for a long as five years.
Consumers have failed to recover from the clobbering of home values due to the recession, which plunged to $16.1 trillion from a peak of $21 trillion in 2007 just ahead of the recession crisis, the report said.
You can read the article here: http://www.nypost.com/p/news/business/the_typical_us_piggy_bank_is_lighter_obCOfHGd6H3BSUFRiWyqLP

Getting a Colonoscopy in Thailand -- An Expensive Pain in the Butt?

Membership site now open: http://retirecheap.tv/members We all have heard that after you reach 50 you should start to get a colonoscopy to reduce the chances of geeting colon cancer.

The American Cancer Society believes that preventing colorectal cancer (and not just finding it early) should be a major reason for getting tested. Finding and removing polyps keeps some people from getting colorectal cancer. Tests that have the best chance of finding both polyps and cancer are preferred if these tests are available to you and you are willing to have them.
Beginning at age 50, both men and women at average risk for developing colorectal cancer should use one of the screening tests below:
Tests that find polyps and cancer
• Flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years
• Colonoscopy every 10 years
• Double-contrast barium enema every 5 years
• CT colonography (virtual colonoscopy) every 5 years

Benign polyps can be easily removed during colonoscopy and are not life-threatening. If benign polyps are not removed from the large intestine, they can become malignant (cancerous) over time. Most of the cancers of the large intestine are believed to have developed from polyps.
So if you are living in Thailand what are you going to experience? Is getting a colonoscopy an expensive pain in the butt or what? Watch and see.

JC's Day Trip to Chang Dao, Thailand

Membership site now open: http://retirecheap.tv/members  Just because you live in a city doesn't mean you have to stay in the city. There is lots of cool stuff just around the corner.  Let's see what things and who we can find by taking a day and getting outside the city. Come with me for a day trip to a place called Chang Dao which is about 30 miles outside of Chiang Mai and see what we run into along the way.

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Thailand -- 3rd and Last Interview with a Future RIPper (Retiree In Paradise) Before Leaving

Membership site now open: http://retirecheap.tv/members  I interviewed Bruce twice before. Once when he arrived after a long absence from Thailand and another time about 6 weeks into his trip.  The titles of the videos are: Interview with JC - Why This Man Had to Come Back to Thailand and Thailand - Follow-up Interview with a Future RIPper (Retiree In Paradise).

Now see how he feels after 3 months living in Thailand and what he thinks retirement would be like living in Southeast Asia. Listen to what he has calculated the costs of hanging out and having a great life after retirement will be. Watch and see how he feels about being a RIPper and how he feels about heading back home.

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Thailand Costs of Medical and Dental Procedures

Membership site now open: http://retirecheap.tv/members  Most Westerners have shelved the idea of getting medical work done unless they are wheeled into an Emergency room. Unless someone has insurance, that's not many now, they just forgo the procedure and suffer the consequences.  But if you live in a place like Thailand or want to live there you can get some major medical procedures done without giving up an arm and a leg in the process. And if you are wondering whether a life in Southeast Asia is a good retirement plan, coming over for a surgery or butt lift will save so much money that the trip becomes a free bonus. Check out these prices.

Eating Thai Street Food -- Selection, Price and Safety

Membership site now open: http://retirecheap.tv/members  The most inexpensive and practical food to eat while living in Thailand would be the street food. The food sold off carts parked at certain times on the streets or sidewalks. The most common Thai dishes can be found being sold this way. Costs average around 30--35 Baht per dish that comes served over rice. This food is the real fast food as it is cooked and served faster than the traditional Western fast food and much tastier and nutritious as well. Check out what food is available in just one area of town in Chiang Mai.

JC Interview - Fan Talks About Moving and Living In Thailand

Membership site now open: http://retirecheap.tv/members   With things worsening in Western countries, the thoughts about relocating and living in Southeast Asia where things are cheaper and less stressful start looking better and better. But what would it be like living in someplace like Thailand at 45 years old? What are the comparable lifestyles going to cost? What are the challenges and the upsides of moving? Here is a fan's opinion of what it is like to live here after a month long trip. Check it out.

Thailand - JC Reads the News from America

Membership site now open: http://retirecheap.tv/members   When you live in a country other than your own, you have the choice to pay attention to the news coming from your home country or ignore it. If you ignore it for a while and then pick up a paper you might be shocked at what you might read. Here are a few examples.

How Much Does a Great Seafood Meal Cost in Thailand?

Membership site now open: http://retirecheap.tv/members   One thing that mattered to me the most when I decided to move and live in another country was the cuisine. I had to like the food because I eat meals every day. And the enjoyment of food is high on my list of enjoyable things. But not only did the food need to be tasty but it needed to be affordable as well. So going out and buying a seafood meal for two needs to be something that is affordable to do as often as I desire. Can that be done in Thailand on a small retirement budget? Let's see just what we can get?

Chiang Mai - How about a Fish Massage with That Pasta?

Membership site now open: http://retirecheap.tv/members Because of the relaxed zoning and business regulations in most Thailand cities, you can see businesses popping up faster than pimples on a teenager. But you have to get there quick because they can disappear just as fast. But you never know what businesses you might find and some might surprise you.

Poll -- Americans Feel They Will Have to Work Until 80 Years Old!

Membership site now open: http://retirecheap.tv/members A Wells Fargo Poll came out Nov. 18th, 2011 saying some unbelievable statistics about retirement. My jaw dropped when I read this poll's results. This is totally unacceptable. Listen to what I think about these statistics.

Sit Back and Enjoy Loy Krathong Chiang Mai 2011

Membership site now open: http://retirecheap.tv/members Two of the biggest festivals in Thailand are Songkran and Loy Krathong. Bangkok and Chiang Mai are two of the places in Thailand that these celebrations really are taken seriously. Seriously fun, that is!
As the full moon of the twelfth lunar month (usually in mid-November) lights up the night sky, throughout the Thai kingdom, hundreds of thousands of ornately-decorated krathong or traditional banana leaf floats are set adrift in rivers and waterways in a spell-binding ritual called "Loy Krathong" - the 'festival of lights". This is one of the Kingdom's oldest and best-preserved traditions.
The Loy Krathong tradition we know of today has evolved from the royal rituals of the early Rattanakosin period in which several types of lanterns were set afloat in the Chao Phraya River and its waterways. Sit back and enjoy Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai.