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[iPaulLee]

Here are the most popular reasons why people leave Thailand and why some people should not move to Thailand (in my opinion). Let me know your thoughts!

[DreamerzX]

I just lived 5months myself in Bkk & i'm now back in belgium and i absolutely miss Thailand so much. Just Asia in general makes me such a different person. Absolutely nothing to prove there to others, such lovely souls, amazing malls, traveling cheap all around asia to dream destinations. Oh man i'm definitely considering moving back there in summer of 2026 fulltime. My lease here is ending ayway. I have 0 ambition here in Belgium. time for another chapter soon

[seetongsung]

I am Thai and living in the state (silicon valley) for more than 10 years, I consider myself lucky to be a Thai that I have my nice home country to to back anytime and still affordable and nice people even though many things I don’t like.

[samsonnodelilah]

Landed backpacking in Thailand all alone in 2000…stayed for 6 mths in bkk…met friendly foreigners and thais caught some thai lingo to get by…kept coming back to explore more…it’s been 24 yrs now since I first set foot in the old don mueng airport…got married to a thai last yr and settled in the south…and I’m from singapore!…

[Blacked.Hippie]

My Biggest Regret about moving to Thailand is that I didn't come sooner 🇹🇭

[MelodyFromTheHeart]

If you have enough money, Thailand is a paradise, I would say that.

[thetotaltraveler]

Great stuff.... I am semi-retired approaching 50 in a few months. I still have my home in Scottsdale, Arizona and renting it away as an AirBNB, still have my car, and whatever. I don't want to return back, but need to since my family is still there. No kids, not married. I've been staying in Asia since before New Years Eve. It's been awesome. I would love to meet up. I'm currently in Chiang Mai and will head to Bangkok for an extended period in a month.

[kleerogers]

we prefer Hua Hin, to much pollution in Bangkok, but other than the pollution we absolutely love Bangkok, it's a great city

[OneJuanWon]

Best advice I heard from a retired expat YouTuber in SE Asia was this: "Take a few test drives first." What they implied was go visit for 2, 3, 4 weeks/months (whatever you can afford) and do this a few times....not just once....and really try to get a feel of what normal daily life is like instead of being a tourist. That's the best way to see if the new location is a good fit for you.

[yourijevriend]

Thank you for the warnings. Glad i dont any problems with what you said

[villagefarang]

That was a very interesting conversation filled with spot on observations. Don't worry about not having gone to other places first. Sometimes you just know and you need to trust your gut. It is refreshing to see someone with a balanced outlook. You still have a lot of different phases and experiences awaiting you over the coming years and I am sure you will rise to the occasion. In my experience it is not so much how well you plan but how resilient you are. I moved here pre-internet so for me it looks like there is a lot more opportunity these days and a lot more information, maybe too much information. Sometimes you can overthink, over plan, over research and end up paralyzed from too much choice. Think of Thailand as a catalyst which can make the good things in your life better or the bad things worse. So it really helps if you know yourself before you come here, to help you understand what Thailand might be accentuating.

[jnk]

Thailand is not the best destination for everyone..I believe it. Just go somewhere which fit your life. I am Thai. I used to visit many countries. Those were nice to go and live for a short time…. Anyway I love my country Thailand, I don’t have to worry about any thing..???

[mattgloyn]

I'm never going back home when i leave UK, the western world is done, empire collapsing .

[ctguy]

I think that everyone should visit 1-3 months to decide if they like it. Good video paul! :)

[jerryjazzbo]

The humidity and language barrier is enough to convince me to remain as a visitor.

[LunaMiel]

Very basic common sense advice, but a good refresher! Thx

[uksoul]

True, many get confused by a much needed break and wanting to live there cos of a fun, paid vacation. I'm staying near that park, next month for a week break. Thanks for this upload, very interesting.

[berniesookie]

You are correct, I moved to Thailand, stayed for a year and moved back to Australia to focus on my career in the west

[Michibz]

Hi Paul, you have brought up some really important points such as structuring your day and self-control. I think there is one more thing that is important: in Thailand people are like a mirror, if you smile they smile at you, if you are in a bad mood they look away and ignore you. Greeting from Phra Khanong, Michi PS: I walk every evening in this phantastic Benjarisi Park, i love it.

[DT-gswi]

Many people are unaware of how to live in Thailand. They desire a high quality of life that is inexpensive, but that requires financial investment. It is possible to live in Thailand on a limited budget by embracing a slower, simpler lifestyle with fewer material possessions.