What’s It Like Being a Foreigner in Thailand? | ASIAN BOSS

In 2018 alone, Bangkok hosted over 22 million tourists from around the world, and extended its title as the world’s most visited city for the fourth year in a row. But while tourists may fawn over Bangkok’s many inexpensive pleasures, have you ever wondered how life is like for the foreigners who actually live in this tourism mecca? We hit the streets Bangkok to find out.
The opinions expressed in this video are those of the individual interviewees alone and do not reflect the views of ASIAN BOSS or the general Thai population.
Special thanks to our Asian Boss team in Thailand.

Mika (Reporter)

Nopparut (Camera)

Marie (Host)

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[surabhi_kumari]

These people are really much more thoughtful and understanding towards Thai culture than I expected , they understand that they should bear the burden of learning Thai language and understanding their culture as they are the ones who moved there .

[VanitaSmileSF]

That German guy made a really good point about some foreigners live inside their bubbles. It’s so true.

[WaitingcominG]

That German guy is really honest and good guy, he just tells truth.

[doodoodunderhad]

I lived in Thailand for a few years and miss it so much!!! Planning on doing an internship there! คิดถึงประเทศไทยเสมอไปครับ ❤🇹🇭🇹🇭❤

[hijack]

"I'm a jeweller and I just opened a restaurant"

Yup..he's 100% Indian

[benjamincefkin]

Two comments as a Thai person:

1. Last time I was living in Thailand in 2013, it was standard practice that foreigners were paid 5X the salary of a Thai person working at the same company. At the place I worked, me and the Thai workers made about ฿11, 000 a month and the foreign workers made ฿55, 000 a month.

2. Regarding the Indian gentleman’s comment about how expats have helped in Thailand’s development - expats have actually been crucial to Thailand’s development since like at least the 13th century (for example the Chinese artisans who helped develop Sukhothai lacquerware).

[mummycanwatch]

The cut from the german "before you come to thailand - do your research, do your soul searching!" to the girl going "just go yolooo" was delightful

[asiaexpat]

I first came to Thailand in 1967 and never really left, my heart has always been here. I have lived the real Thai life as well as the expat life and have a large extended family here in Thailand. Family, culture, food, people and weather all make for a great place for me. Learning the language is a must to really enjoy Thailand to the fullest.

[bimbi]

I’m Mexican and lived In Chiang Mai for about 4 years and Thais treated me like a true Thai. I never had to pay for the foreign fees.

[helennarizki]

I'm Indonesian and I was a teacher in Thailand for 3 months. I was prepared my self abt welcoming culture shock and weird thing's that might be happen, but that's totally big no. Thai people just being slightly nice to foreigner, they help me a lot if I'm lost, working, and even translating. There's a few times that people's think I'm a Thai and talk but being sooo polite when they know that I'm foreigner and can't speak Thai. If some of you guys has too much worries abt go to Thailand or working there, just do it.

[beautifulbri]

I miss Thailand so much. I lived there for 3.5 years as a high school student and I 100% plan to go back after I graduate college.
I have strongly considered living in Thailand. Heck, I wanted to stay there after high school and go to college with my Thai friends. I knew that cost of living was a lot less than the US and that the healthcare there wasn’t going to bury me in bills....

[shysnow]

I’m half Thai but I’m still a foreigner and I have been living here in Thailand for a few months since I am attending college here! I’m happy you guys made a video about foreigners here!

[sunnyflower]

They were all well-spoken and thoughtful people. The interview was done well!

[bkkmoon]

12:30 "I can't talk about politic .."
You 're very wise.
Politic in thailand is the most ugly thing.. believe me.! I'm thai.

[benji]

German guy: Do your research before coming here
American/Australian(?) girl: Get on the plane and just do it

lol

[TheHeremoo]

As a Thai, everytime I see foreigners, I think 'Why do they leave their developed countries and travel/live in Thailand?' It's good to know that they're fine.

[herilparis]

I went to Thailand in 2009 and 2015. I'm going there again in 2020. It's amazing country.

[Slaphappy]

That was interesting to listen to as a Thai. People this respectful and understanding are always welcome here.

[els]

I'm from Indonesia but I do agree that Thailand especially Bangkok is convenient with relatively inexpensive living cost compare to other Indonesia major cities like Jakarta and Surabaya. Oh and don't forget the street food too... The Best!!!