Why I left the UK.. and moved to Thailand 🇹🇭 (No regrets)
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- Опубліковано 21 лип 2024
- This is my story about Why I left the Uk and have no regrets. Ever since I took my first trip to Thailand in 2017 I knew There was more I wanted to explore there and now It feels like home. If you feel stuck and want to do something similar to me or you already have done, shoot me a message or comment down below and let's have a conversation about it.
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My husband and I visited Thailand for a month last November into December and have not been able to stop thinking about it since. We want to take our son next time so he can see how beautiful it is and we're strongly considering making the move more permanent sooner than later. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Wish you the best of luck!
I made the same move 3 years ago. Never looked back. Asia is the place to be now
Happy to hear that!
What do you do for a living there? Interested in doing the same, am half Thai
It was my first time in Thailand at the end of 2023, and I fell in love with the vibe! The people, food, energy, beaches, mountains, markets, everything hits me so much. Something I can't explain. You feel like you belong here. It has become immediately my most important goal to move here by the end of 2024. I spend every single day 4-5 hours searching for a way, how I can manage to work remotely and move there. I'm pretty confident with my level of English after a few years working in hospitality, even though I'm from a small country like Slovakia. It's definitely not that easy how it looks in the beginning. But we don't stop this year! Maybe it's just time to make myself uncomfortable again. Do something I've never done before or maybe learn something new. Let's do this guys! #2024
Definitely, growth happens when you go outside your comfort zone 💯 good luck!
I was in Thailand in September 2023 and I fell in love with this beautiful country. That's why, since then, I am reconsidering doing the same that you did and I am pretty sure, I won't regret. Thanks for sharing your experience, it really encourages me to take this decision more seriously.
Best of luck! Remember with big risk can come big reward ;) but yes go after what you desire, I believe that
@@Sam_tyler_Thanks for your words, I appreciate them and sure, the reward comes afterwards!
can't even begin to express how much I felt this video... I visited Thailand for the first time in January and it just felt like home. Been trying to come up with a plan that "makes sense" to move to Thailand by the end of this year. Selling all my things and property, nothing holding me back, except fear of the unknown, but excited for all the adventure to come
Reading this makes me excited for you! Good luck
Hi 🤗
I’m Thai 🇹🇭🙏
1)Basic Thai language is very necessary if you living in Thailand.
2) How much hot weather March-July can you accept?
3) Thai traffic can be frustrating.
4) Sidewalks may smell like garbage and too many shops.
5) But our Thai hospital will be very good for you.
If you can accept it, we welcome you.😊
Thailand is far better than other countries in Southeast Asia.We have delicious food,beautiful beaches and friendly people.
@@piputnmesawang3015 "far better" is subjective. It's not my personal favorite country in Thailand. Saying things like 'far better' really mean nothing, as it changes person to person.
Sam, thank you for loving Thailand. Thailand is a very hot country. European or American people have to think about it seriously before moving to Thailand. Here, we have no snow or winter feeling. Thai people are not good at English and you may feel frustrated for communicating. Getting a job here with high salary is very difficult. So having a remote job is very important before coming here. At least 1500 US dollars is required for living here comfortably as a foreigner.
I’m Thai. And hearing ppl loves our country makes me happy 😊 ❤
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Hi Sam, Welcome to Thailand. Good vlog and hope you enjoy living here. It’s not just a lifestyle change, it’s an adventure. 😊(from a local Thai subscriber)
Exactly! And thanks for subbing:)
My elder sister currently lives in Bangkok, Thailand and she is enjoying living there with her husband and her two sons. Before she used to live in Japan for a couple of years working an international school as a PE teacher before the 2011 tohoku earthquake hit. Then she lived in Malaysia for a few years with the same profession. For a couple of years, she worked in Harrow School in Bangkok teaching sports for high schoolers. She moved to another international school in Bangkok working in the same profession and she is liking it so far.
I have been to Thailand a few times and I liked it there. My second elder sister is there for a few weeks and my mum is going after the cruise holiday for a month.
I think Bangkok is the best place for living overall in my opinion :)
Thanks for the vid. My flight is booked for Thailand, can’t wait!!😌
Hope you enjoy it!
thanks for sharing, the editing is giving your story a interesting flare
Glad you enjoyed it!
Glad to know that you enjoy the lifestyle here. Thank you for the video
Glad to help!
Thanks for sharing Sam. Good luck !
Thank you !
My pleasure. We have loads of fun and rough time (sometimes) together with our friends and families. You will be always a part of my family (my little brother). It is so great to see you achieve your goals in life. Thailand is a great country to have a visit and later on for living permanently as I can agree to that.
You have been doing great and cheers to that🎉🎉🎉
Thank you very much Wachi 💙 you’re the best
Great video Sam. Good luck on your adventure with life in Thailand. I too love the place and Im heading back there soon. Well done.
Thanks! 😃
Love the video, helpful and encouraging. Just do it!
Glad to help :)
Visiting for first time, with my sons soon! Looking forward to it!❤
Have fun!
🎉😊Thank you for sharing your story my friend ❤. And nice video editing.
Thanks ❤️
I'm headed back East in 2 weeks from tomorrow, headed to Vietnam first but likely will end up in Thailand, can't wait!!! been around Thai culture for yrs so its not new, and I love it.. nicest people and amazing food!! well done for making the move... I've lived in a Asia in a few countries and been going there for over 25yrs and finally had enough of having to keep coming back to the uk and after being stuck here during Covid I just had enough... can't wait to get outa UK...
Well done to you too! Wish you all the best
Hello Sam, I completely agree with you a 100%. I was in Thailand with my husband for about 3 weeks recently and we haven’t been able to get the place out of our minds. We spent most of time up in the north and then in Bangkok.
We have been considering our move to Thailand but did not know how to go about it. Your video has inspired me a lot, also we share the same lucky number (7).
It would be of great help if we could connect and maybe you help me with some information and push me towards moving into Thailand.
I live in Japan; I visited Thailand when I was 18 years old for 1 month . Thailand is special. I’d love to visit again and I understand why people want to live there. (Agree about the food)
Welcome to Thailand ❤❤❤
Thanks ❤️
Well done mate good fur you, went to Thailand for a month jn 2005, life changing trip, going to go back for the 20 years anniversary of that trip 🙏
Hope you enjoy it when you’re back!
Hi! I just found your channel by coincidence and subscribed.👍 Great to hear that you enjoy your life in CM....I live in Maehongson and the food here is so unique as it is Shan style which is different from general Thai.😋
Thank you.hope you enjoyable in our country and I am glad to invite you come to Chiang Rai the Northern of Thailand too 😊
Thank you :)
Hi bro, Thailand will take care of you.🎉❤
Thanks 💙
Omg Sam! This was truly inspiring I've been following you in instagram this year and WOW I loved your content and I toatlly love this video! Your story! You were so brave! And also it seems we have the same age haha, you're soooo coool! I love that you are living your dream and now you're a content creator full time. Hopefully one day, i'll have a similiar story as yours.
Anyway, i'd love to go back to Bangkok and get to meet you! That would be so cool , keep enjoying and celebrating this life journey Sam!
Amazing! Thanks for the lovely comment
Interesting video, thanks for sharing. We’re the same age I’m visiting the country for the first time and very much enjoying it.
Could you get more into details (if you’re comfortable to share) how you lived in BKK before becoming a content creator : making money, visa processing, ..etc.
I loved visiting Thailand last year and plan to visit again. Everyone always addresses how cheap it is to live there but one thing most nomads don't address is income and Visa rules. You're either an ESL teacher, content creator, or digital remote worker. The cheapness only works if you're still making a western salary. What if you're not a content creator or computer programmer? I'm sure Thailand government doesn't want foreigners coming taking local Thai jobs. Tourists get 90 days, if you want to stay longer there are the LTR or Elite visas which are very expensive, even by western standards. Maybe you'll share what visa scheme you used to stay? Anyway good for you living the dream, I love the food too and can't wait to come back to visit. I enjoy your videos ..
We are the same age ☺️ thank you for sharing your story
I'm from Costa Rica and I am seriously thinking of leave everything behind and start a new life in Thailand, but I find it very difficult 💔
You’re welcome! Anything is possible I started from nothing :)
same, left London in 2022, and bouncing betwen Bangkok and Cebu, Philippines
Nice!
I’ve seen you in a while through reel, shorts, look like you just start youtube channel. Good luck subbed no. 805 here.
Thanks for subscribing, appreciate you 👊🏻
Just love your video so much! support❤ Thanks for sharing!
I am from Hong Kong, also considering move to Bangkok since last trip few months ago, missed BKK so much. Start to self learn Thai language, watch Thai drama. May I get more ideas your status living in Thai? sojourn? or something need to apply special residence from immigration. Do you have income in Thai? I am always thinking about how much i should save for moving there.
Respect your decision. People have rights to choose a destination where they wanna live in. Lucky that you're satisfied in Thailand. I'm dreaming of living in Malaysia. It seems a nice and fascinating country to live in too.
Good luck with your journey:)
Thanks for the video and info. Last year, I lived in the Jomtien area by Pattaya for 6 months and my monthly budget was $3K and that's with companionship with a regular Thai lady for 3x a week without buying any LDs and barfines. In my early 50's now and back to work in CA. Will do this again, next year.
🎉 As a Thai enthusiast, I truly appreciate your content and demeanor. Additionally, you might explore the enriching aspect of living in Thailand, such as engaging in spiritual practices like Vipassana meditation.
Happy to hear that and that sounds interesting!
Couldn’t relate more! Best decision leaving the west 💯
We’re like peas in a pod haha
Issan is a great place to live if you want culture and old school Thailand.
Need to visit there soon
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Thank you ❤️
What do you do to live in Thailand?
Sam, what visa did you get to enable you to stay for so long?
You speak Thai so well.
Thanks:)
Got to love Thialand 😊
Yes bro 🤩
Pad Kee Mao is my fav😍
Yum!
How and when did you get started with content creation? Did it take a while to get comfortable in front of the camera?
Congratulations. Thailand is a jungle of fashion culture and whacky Ness.
It’s the best haha
Welcome to Thailand. Everything here is fantastic, but it's very hot for Europeans 55.
@@wichetleelamanit6195 true haha
What do you do for work, though?
How much money do you earn in 1 month in Thailand?
Your lifestyle will determine the income you need to live here. The people are great! The drivers are terrible so it's not Paradise. It's just better than a lot of other places in the world. You can save a lot while having the same life style you left behind. Just don't expect it to be just like home.
You are so cute ❤ and I admire your courage 😊 like your video
well when england isnt for the english anymore, what is the reason to stay
I love Thailand and I've travelled all over, many year ago. But, it's not very easy to move there because of the visa situation. I doubt I could get one for longer than a couple of months.
5 year elite visa £25,000
Hi Sam.
I have the same dream but I don't know what to do to move there because as a Mexican I just have 60 days to stay in Thailand... So if anyone knows how to stay for more than 60 or 90 days let me know please 😁
Can I genuinely ask, are you staying there using a visa (and if so which one), or are you there under a tourist visa and doing border runs ?
You cannot do border runs for 5 years! He either has a job and a work permit or is rich and bought an elite visa, you can't just turn up and stay at his age. Looking at him i'd guess the elite visa. Its about $25k for the cheap 5 year one!
I am Thai (citizen)living in USA for 40 yrs I am now retired and have a question for you and everyone here.Would you recommend me move back to Thailand? We owned brand new Condo in BKK (Rajthavee)which we have been using for vacation. Thanks
Why not, the best thing about Thailand is the music, you can't get that anywhere else!
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Interesting video, thank you for it.
But you still haven’t answered the question you asked yourself, namely: why did you leave UK?
Because it’s good in Thailand or has it become bad in UK? Or both?
And if there are problems in the UK, what are they?
Both, is absolutely incredible to live in Thailand for so many reasons but in terms of in the beginning years ago and why I left England, the weather was a big factor constantly being grey, dull and miserable, the attitude of people in terms of the way they live the way they treat other people, is also cost-of-living crisis in countries like England
Mate I really want to move there and live in a condo like that. The only thing that is holding me back is making a living there. I too used to work in a law firm and have mostly office/soft skills. Options seem to be teaching English or online/remote work, which I have zero skills/exp in. What kinds of jobs have you noticed other expats having there?
There’s a a lot of teachers, e-commerce people, web or software developers, social media managers, hotel or restaurant managers, real estate agents , copywriters, online marketing, business owners , there’s a big variety haha
@@Sam_tyler_ Awesome. Great to hear a nice variety of roles on offer for foreigners. I'll give these a look into as I assess my next career options.
Know way you mentioned chiang mai on your video
I could possibly retire to somewhere Chiang mai I went 2012
How.much $ did you leave England with, ballpark figure? Do you have a remote job still? How is the visa situation docyou make monthly visa run out of thailand?
In the beginning around 3000 pounds which in hindsight isn’t enough I would recommend starting to come out with at least 5000 and then go from there, and yes I work remotely
@@Sam_tyler_what type of visa do you have ? I am British as well, living in Dubai but want to move to Thailand. I work remote but I don’t know what type of visa to get.
Me and my wife want to make the move, the problem seems to be long-term visas. We are too young for a retirement visa, and not wealthy enough for an investor visa or the new highly priced Thai Elite Visas. Many people are making these "Moving to thailand" videos but nobody ever discusses the visa question, how can you uproot your western life and move to a brand new country if you dont have a visa which gives you the option to stay for longer than a few months?
Exactly, kids posting I sold up got a one way ticket and moved to Thailand are talking out of their bums, it's not that easy, unless you are involved in some serious corruption with immigration or are rich.
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Thank you for this video!! I’ve got a question, how did you go about moving there? In terms of visa etc. Or are you teaching English as a way to stay
There a few different options you can take, first could be student visa so studying something like Thai or Muay Thai, then there’s a work permit under a business , there’s a business visa for setting up your own company and other visas such as retirement visas too
@@Sam_tyler_ he asked what visa you are using... not for a general description of visas. So what visa do you use? If you are going to tell people to move to Thailand to make content, you should tell them what visa you use.
@@orkmango he's clearly doing border runs working illegally in the country and advising other people to come work illegally. these guys are a comedy act with the advise they give 🤣
You never answered the question, ed visas you can get for a couple of years then that's it, very difficult to get a WP for a job other than teaching. When the WP ends so does your right to remain. There are NO retirement visas, only extension on the basis of it, and for over 50's The company route has to be a real one.@@Sam_tyler_
You cannot do border runs for more than a few months, it's not 2001. If he's working illegally he will get caught and deported@@philljjjjj
Have you been on the train to chiang mia yet long trip but good
Yep twice! Really cool journey but yes too long haha
What part of the city do you live and do you use the MRT and BTS
Rama 9 and yes sometimes, once a week or so for the trains
Now there are more monorail skytrains line that go a little more out bound my friend.
You mate what condo do you live?
I’ll make a video about it very soon!
What name of condo ? 😊
Will make a video all about it this month :)
What did you work before you came here?
Admin work, nothing interesting haha
@@Sam_tyler_ Admin like Facebook page manager?
Where is your place in Bangkok?it is a great choice.😊
Will do a whole video about that in March :)
Let's be together TH
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Interested to know where some of the best places are to rent a condo in Bangkok are? I assume it depends of your budget but could you recommend somewhere for low, medium and high end budgets? Thanks
Low budget would anywhere on the edge of Bangkok and outskirts or not near the BTS or MRT trains, medium price would be huai Kwang, Rama 9 , Sathorn , near bts stations that aren’t central Bangkok etc and more high end condos would be phrom prong, ekkamai, thong lor , chid lom
@@Sam_tyler_ What about Ratchada?
You have been away from the UK for so long that you have actually forgotten we do not use US dollars, lol, 😭 nice video though, I am thinking of moving there myself. You won't believe the cost of living in the UK now! And all for the pleasure of waking up every day in a dirty grey rainy cold climate. Wonderful. Can't wait to leave.
Haha it’s the common currency to use for UA-cam, don’t worry I’ve not forgot
@@Sam_tyler_ hi Sam thanks for you reply to my comment, just wondered - your opinion, Jomtien Or Chiang Mai, ? I read so much about the smokey season in Chiang Mai, is it as bad as some say? I love both places but haven't been to Chiang Mai during the "smokey" months. Phil.
Before settle down at any city or country it is better to live there for few months to get the real feel of the place.
Southeast Asia has 11 countries.
Each country has its attractions.
Talking about melting pot of foods and culture you can live a few months in Kuala Lumpur to experience the differences.
No city is perfect.
PM2.5 levels rank Bangkok 9th and Chiang Mai 21st most polluted cities in the world.
infact during burning season Chiang Mai is in the top 3 most polluted city in the world.
Have you ever explored Borneo?
Kota Kinabalu, Semporna and sepadan Island which listed as top 10 diving sites in the world are under rated destinations as to compare to Phuket,Phi Phi or Samui.
Those places couldn't really compare to Bangkok or Thailand bro.
That's why Thailand is the Most Visited Country in the world. So how can we compare the most visited country in the world with the random country? And I bet If there are more 2 or 3 disadvantages about Bangkok people still rather choose to live here in Bangkok or Thailand bro.
And that's why only the Populations from Asian countries that permanently moved to Thailand just only Japanese people alone nowadays there are already more than 100,000++ Japanese populations that already moved to lived in Thailand. Do not have to talk about Korean that's a lot of their populations also already moved to lived here and they are a lot too just like the Japanese people. And if you ask why? It's because Thailand is very unique place and don't like any other countries in the world bro.
And lastly if you want to present your country just presented it straight away bro no need to tell the negative things about another country just to present your country bro.
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You said goodbye to your family to go live in Thailand 😅😅😅 then you will say hello to family very soon again good luck though.
Welcome live in Thailand krab 😉🫰❤️🎉🎊🇹🇭
Thanks 🤩
No one ever says how much they saved to leave? Just wish these people were more honest
In the beginning it wasn’t much only around 3000 pounds but I would advise to take more than that as you have to account for things like getting settled, these costs can add up especially when renting a condo you need to pay 2 months deposit plus 1 month rent, so that’s 3 months of rent up front before you move in
Well youll need atleast £1000+ a month to sustain you as a minimum that's living pretty cheaply more the better. Working there is pretty much impossible as jobs are reserved for Thai's only in 99.99% of cases. If you have an income from remote/online work then obviously better.
@@Sam_tyler_ thank you for your reply. I enjoy watching your videos. Just next time say your number truthfully. I think many English people would love to get up and go! But everytime, I watch people on social media. They just say leave. Which, I believe creates a false narrative. That speaking from a naturalised Thai citizen.
If you come from the U.S., U.K. , Australia, Canada and New Zealand, you can work as an english teacher here in Thailand. Average salary around 1,000 USD or 35,000 THB. It's still above average income for Thai people.
That was my comment I just made. The thing they never address is savings, income and visa obstacles. Sure it's cheap if you're making a western salary. You can live like a king. Making a Thai salary though? They don't want foreigners coming and taking local jobs away from citizens, even if you speak fluent Thai which few foreigners do. You want a 5 year visa? Sure you can buy one for USD $24,000. Then how do you make money once you live there? Be a content creator or computer programmer.
Almost every country is pleasant for those with an upper level of income. There are millions of migrants from Thailand, Philippines etc who are seeking a better way of life in England, America, Australia etc., these migrants want to earn more money which they can't earn in their own country.
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I think the west is the best place to work and create wealth and pay into pension schemes etc. Thailand is a good place if not working. Just my opinion.
There are things you need to look out for that you've not mentioned. Possibly you've been super super lucky and not experienced it but if you've been here for 5 years i doubt it. Thailand is an amazing country, but you need to make people aware of the negatives aswell. Just so they know what to realistically expect and don't get caught up in a fairy tale. You need to mention the customs, ive seen so many farrangs being completely disrespectful and they dont even know they're doing it, tops off walking around the streets is a classic one, Feet on chairs etc... you need to mention the curroption and how to handle that when stopped by the police. These are all super important facts that you need to mention so if people do decide to come live out here then they are prepared. Also, being in Bangkok, you must of come across the mafia a few times. They need to know what to look out for, what tuk tuks to avoid ect..
Why you are converting money in US dollars? U frm UK..feel proud and transfer the money in UK pounds...just a request..I know u r much more smarter than everyone..even I visited Thailand so many times but I came to UK because I have Restaurant business..it's all depends whether you are successfu in your country or not ..this is the first option. ..if not go to a poor country to live..this is the second option.. i think in teenage you choose the second option..because you didn't spend enough time to be in the first place...my little bro please believe in hardwork....time will come..
You will move back to uk 🇬🇧 after 3 years!mate ! You will regret! Good luck
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