5 Reasons that Foreigners are Leaving THAILAND in 2024

In this video I discuss the 5 main reasons why many of my friends in Thailand ultimately decided to leave and return to their home countries.

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Chapters
Intro 0:00
Outsider 0:47
Legal uncertainty 2:40
Property ownership 3:15
Salaries and work 4:45
Social safety nets 5:26
Education system 5:37
Pensions 6:27
Health Insurance 7:02
Having a family 7:05
Conclusion 7:30

Attributions
Track Name: Cinematic Documentary Neo Classic by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / The Road

[thebangkokguide]

นี่เป็นความเข้าใจผิดของวิดีโอ หวังว่าคุณจะมีวันที่ดี!

[patnyabangkok]

Totally agree with everything, ive been coming 20 years and recently retired over a year ago and living in Bangkok, from the UK, it can be frustrating being treated as a tourist, but i feel more of a foreign in my hometown of London than I do here, maybe I will return to the uk when im in my 70s, but the cost is frightening in UK, im living here over half the cost of London, i have no plans to buy property in Thailand as its cheaper to rent and can move around more easily, i intend to stay single and enjoy my years while I can.

[ztcjmyl]

I left the UK three years ago and relocated to Issan at 62 years old, I set a budget of 30, 000 baht a month, and apart from an initial outlay, new Honda wave, etc keeping within this budget has been achievable, I have a separate budget for trips, holidays, I could never enjoy a lifestyle in the UK all quality of life, as I do here in Thailand
Saying that I don't drink or go to bars or have expensive hobbies but live a thai lifestyle enjoying the natural world, eat natural healthy foods, and working out most day's i try and keep spending to 500 baht a day its not easy but is poosible if you adopt the "Thai way "

[VeteranxxxINF]

As a senior Canadian myself living in Thailand my initial reaction was just another whiner. However after listening carefully what you said made a lot of sense. For me personally a lot of the issues mentioned does not affect me, but they sure would affect somebody younger. Just some issues that I disagree with. Healthcare in Canada is not free. My average tax in Canada while working was 43%. This is what pays for healthcare. Also my CPP plus OAS is only $780 a month. Some tips tol feeling more inclusive in Thailand. Learn to speak the language. IK know it is not easy but you immediately get more respect from Thais. Dont always hang out with Ex pats. Try to integrate with Thais. SWell done young fellar. Good sound logic and nicely presented

[terryj]

Makes more financial sense to retire here than to come here to live here while you are young with family.

[mickcantana]

Currently sitting on kaosan rd, feeling good about locking-in a cute apartment next to the park in which you sit. As I laid in bed last night listening to the pounding techno music until at least 4am, I smile once again as I thought about the "no happy median" theory. My life exists on 50 isolated acres, 10 miles from the Canadian border in northern Maine. Seldomly, I may be awakened by my dog responding to a pack of howling coyotes. It seems like many of us are searching for comaraderie, something that is lacking in the US, but is in abundance here in Thailand.
Notwithstanding the fact that I can chat with more friendly women here in one day than in the 10 years since becoming a widower (and I'm not counting any of the endless number of them selling their services), family is the only thing that matters in life. Regardless, being a snowbird in thailand is leaps and bounds above being one in God's Florida Waiting Room.

[keepitreal]

The way to enjoy Thailand is to holiday there while working in your home country, building up your social security pension. Then when & only if you have your finances in order to retire in Thailand for the rest of your days...then do so.
The main reasons expats move back to their home countries, is ultimately down to money reasons.

[markmorris]

I am 54 and retiring to thailand soon and i actually feel like a foreigner here in england most of the big cities in uk are being flooded with people from other countries, dont get me wrong i have a lot of compassion for people who are forced to flee their country but we are a small island and our resources only stretch so far and the nhs is struggling so for me it is an easy move

[mchaisoccer]

Try learning to speak Thai to the locals and you will be surprised how inclusive they would embrace you to their circle.

Language is the biggest barrier between Thais and foreigners including Farang, Chinese, Japanese, etc from being tied and socialized.

I am a Thai by the way.

[marcp]

Totally agree with everything you say. It is becoming ridiculously expensive for people to live in places like Sydney - and that's why many turn to living in Thailand. Unfortunately, for many, it doesn't always work out. As a side note, having a Thai ID or Drivers license helps to get a 'locals' price to many Wats, zoos etc.

[valerielaville]

You are entitled to your opinions, but be prepared to be surprised. Canada is going downhill fast. I'm in Quebec and perhaps it's not the same everywhere, but we decided to leave Canada as things are not evolving the way we want. Schooling is given by unqualified people, public healthcare is getting disastrous, housing is high, lots of day-to-day things are less and less affordable... Good luck to you, and may you find happiness where you're going.

[WanderlustReports]

I am a true lover of Thailand and for many years I have watched countless videos and followed countless YouTubers in Thailand. I even have myself a lot of videos of Thailand on my channel.
I can therefore be described as a connoisseur of the country and yet in your video, I learned a lot of things, it's really top notch, thank you very much! New subscriber, here...

[ellvtv]

Glad you removed the background music. It makes a much better viewing experience.

[Somchai]

You summed it up very well. I lived in Thailand for over 10 years, had a family and paid taxes. By the 10th year being treated as a dumb tourist wherever I went became frustrating. It's important to be as fluent in the Thai language as possible to neutralise the situation and really connect with the locals. Otherwise, you are just a strange alien to them.

[jbtydsr]

I am born raised in England, spent the last 41 years in US. very enjoyable experience. retired, moved to BKK and trust a Canadian to speak so elequently and without exageration about Thailand. Well done

[lavistau]

If Thailand allows long term visas for farangs, 90% of west would gladly live in Thailand for ever, even with all laws against foreigners because west is simply unlivable. The cost of living is through the roof, super high taxes, unaffordable housing, crime, doctor appointment for over six months waiting period, illegal immigration.

Perhaps, 10 years ago, it would have been valid Thailand vs West comparison, right now, there is absolutely no comparison between west and Thailand. Thailand has raced ahead and kept its cost low, while west is heading for hell. All these so called western right for an individual are good on paper and talk shows in reality, life is hard in the west. On ground Thailand has lot more freedom than western countries. Thailand raced way ahead of even Philippines which many foreigners often compare

[ohqhkcv]

ผมแนะนำว่า ถ้าคิดถึงไทย หรืออยากมาพักผ่อน สนุกสนาน ในช่วงฤดูหนาว ก็กลับมาประเทศไทย 2-3 month คนไทยยินดีต้อนรับทุกคนเสมอ
ขอบคุณความรัก ความชื่นชอบประเทศไทยของเรา
Thank you so… so much Mr. Cal . I know you love Thailand.

[danteinferno]

Appreciate your genuine acceptance of Thailand as it is without screaming the "r" word. As you mention, most countries are ethnic-based and there's nothing wrong with that [modern Western countries where you're XYZ as long as you hold XYZ passport are an anomaly in world history whether for good or for bad].

Also, it's nice that housing is affordable in Thailand b/c they don't have insane levels of immigration driving up the cost of housing like in the US where nobody can afford to buy a home anymore.

Thailand looks after Thais, yet at the same time is welcoming to farang who want to live there as long as they have money to take care of themselves and abide by the rules.

That's how all countries should be run imho.

Keep the informative videos coming!

[jimb]

That why I’m considering the part time expat life. Still have a home base in the US.

[AnonChiranukulpipat]

In the attitude of most Thai people, it is exactly as you said. Because we think and welcoming you as guests tourist visiting our home. Not our fellow countrymen. The reason is that Thailand is still a developing country in terms of society and economy. Although the utility infrastructure is outstanding But you can see that it is concentrated in Bangkok, Pattaya, Chiang Mai, Hua Hin, Phuket. If you think about the percentage, it might be only 10-20% out of the total of 76 provinces that we have. And although many cities are developing, you can clearly see that none is as developed as Bangkok. Even the development of cities like Pattaya and Chiang Mai has started similar to Bangkok but is still very far apart. Even in Bangkok, if you've ever been to the west side of the Chao Phraya River, it's very far from the east side and the city center. Therefore, Thailand still needs a lot of time, maybe 10 years at least, to develop into a developed country. Being a developed country will affect the attitude of the population that Living together between people of the same nation and foreigners will narrow the gap. You come from a high-income country. A lot of your money in a country with hundreds of thousands of living expenses. Compared to developing countries where incomes are low and life security has not yet developed to the point of having a retirement welfare system.

Sometimes foreign tourists are annoyed by the fact that some service fees are more expensive than Thai people. But let you understand that what we charge is a normal rate. But the rate that Thai people pay to visit tourist attractions It is to encourage Thai people to travel within the country in order to reduce inflation. and the baht currency goes abroad.

It will take at least another 5-10 years for continuous improvement in the attitude Thai people are being taught and trained. We are proud that our country has never been colonized since its inception. This is our land for Thai people. Our country used to be a country or state that allowed many foreigners to come and live in this land while it's was Kingdom of Siam. But they came to cause Siam to lose almost half of its territory. If you understand the meaning of the Thai national anthem song. You will also understand why Thai people have to stand still twice at the same time every day and so proud born to be Thai citizens.

It takes a lot of time to make important decisions on granting LTR visas or even allowing green card citizenship for foreigners. But know that we Thais never mind if anyone comes to live with us. But because the development of our country is not yet ready to reach that point. Because the social inequality is now too great between the very rich and the very poor, people with very high levels of education and people without the opportunity for a high-skilled education. that are used to pursue a career with a very high income

The scary thing in Thai people's minds about being a country that allows many foreigners to live is the flow of immigration from around our neighbor countries. Or people from far away countries come in too much and cannot control the situation either. livelihoods, inflation, housing shortages And the most important thing is that the job was stolen. This causes a loss of income to support family members, and crime increases until it is uncontrollable. Just like many developed countries are facing right now.

But from this year onwards, our country will open-minded begin to embrace and permit the concept of digital nomad or expat more. It will be seen from the country's leaders opening LTR visa and Highly skills work permit, Retirement visa, expanding the number of days for specialized tourists such as coming to study cooking, coming to practice Muay Thai, ect., as Thailand increases the granting of visas. free with more country friendship. Or even opening opportunities for investors to join in the development of many industries that Thailand is focusing on, which we call new s-curve and sustainable development.😂