7 Reasons Expats Are LEAVING Thailand

I never ever felt "homesick" since I live in Thailand. But then: I used to work for an airline and came practical once a month in Bangkok. I felt homesick to Asia when I was in my own country. After I was able to stop working, I didn't wait long and moved to Thailand. Sometimes it is too hot, but in all I'm used to it. I don't want to move anywhere else to anymore. Have been looking at some videos about the Phillipines, but no... Thailand has a lot more to offer.

It is all about self-control, I lived many years in Asia, 4 in Thailand and many guys in their countries don't get women and then they think that in Thai they suddenly become handsome and develop great personalities and get overwhelmed and trapped, then when they look back they have no money, no women, no friends, and regretting a lot of poop they did.

I failed 3 times and had to go home. 4th time lucky after learning from many mistakes 🙂

Very good. I'm getting used to Thai after 12 years here. Amazing Thailand , the way that Thais live and drive will amaze you !

Very Well Done ! I am in Central America ( Ex Pat) . When living in another country--Don't be a Pushy Know it All--Typically a New Yorker shows up, and acts like a Pushy, Know it all New Yorker.---Loud, Rude & Condescending. Be kind, give Compliments, & Patient.

I got a huge head start on most other expats. I accepted a well paying job offer here in January 1991. It took some time getting acclimated here but I got through it and learned the ropes fairly easily. Actually driving on the left side of the roads was the most difficult thing to get used to. After several years I got to thinking about my retirement. About 1997 the Thai economy crashed. I was offered a high paying job in Southern California which I accepted. I remember sitting in the big bird on the runway thinking that I may never see Thailand again. I was excited about making the big move to the land of great weather and beach bunnies. I soon learned why I had a high paying job. The cost of living was sobering. I had found a pretty nice apartment not far from the factory. The apartment had a laundry on the premises. I was washing my clothes and a very attractive woman walked in to do her laundry. Of course we got into a conversation. We were both divorced and we got to talking about what we missed about our marriages. The conversation went downhill quickly from there. She was a feminist and she told me her ex husband did his own cooking and laundry. I pretty well ended the conversation by telling her that I knew for sure why she was divorced. She never spoke to me again. It didn't take me long to really hate California and the culture. All I could think about was how great Thailand had been. I quickly decided that as soon as I could afford to retire, I would be headed back to Thailand. I lived very frugally and saved every penny possible. After five LONG years, I was financially able to retire. I had planned my retirement carefully so money has never been a problem. I have a comfortable surplus from my pensions every month plus a nest egg for any emergency that I have never had. I have never looked back and have no regrets. I have NEVER even considered going back to the US. After my parents both passed away, I have never been back for a visit. I am now an old man at 79 years old and have been married to a Thai lady for 23 years. She told me that she is now too old to train a new husband so she will keep me. LOL.

First time viewing this channel, and I wasn't expecting much. But this video offers sensible advice which may not be obvious to everyone, so it's worth a watch. Also, the delivery was pleasantly "normal", instead of being some hyper exaggerated "youtuber" style. Good luck on your channel growth. If you keep producing content of this quality, you'll build your viewer numbers!

A good rule of thumb seems to be about $1800 USD a month to live a good life there for the average person. This doesn't mean partying every night or supporting a 21-year-old super-hot girlfriend. Keep in mind if you can't get a 10 in your home country and you think your moving there and you're going to get one. You can, but you're going to pay, and a lot. the 1800 is for living in a nice place, partying 2-3 nights a week, and maybe getting a girlfriend once a week. I personally wouldn't move there without at least 2 years' worth of living expenses in a savings account for emergencies and a source of income that was over $1800/month. You should be saving some money while living there to keep up with inflation and to cover trips, and other expenses that come up that are unexpected.

Great video. Thanks. I've visited Thailand and The Philippines a few times recently. I'd recommend someone thinking about living anywhere in the world. Definitely go there for a month to try it out before you burn your bridges. Always have the ability and a plan to return. Know. Like changing your career. It's going to be a culture shock. And your ability to adapt and compromise is vital. Lastly. Holidays are different to living there. I've been on some great holidays in my home country Australia. But there's places even here I wouldn't be happy living in.

Keep up the good work Tempas TV and keep the videos flowing. I love your channel so so much and how down to earth you are....Well Done, Sir

I used to work away from home for many months at a time and found that homesickness, at its worst, was after a big night out and being hungover! If your prepared for it you can tell yourself it’s only because of the hangover and you will feel much better about where you are the next day!

All I like to do there is ride around exploring the country and meet people ... in passing. No partying just chilling. Would love to move there permanently and always enjoy this sort of content.

Tempus You Giving Real GAME! I know what you're is all fact because I've been to Pattaya, I lived in Bangkok, and I'm now up north in Chaing Mai. If you're visiting Pattaya, and you're smart you will heed this man's great advice.

No point in staying there if you don't like it.

Words of wisdom coming from you. I think people are getting caught up by the Pattaya night life videos that other people post. It gets a persons mind all wound up, and one wants to go there to experience that night life. But in time there is only so much you can do if you go that way. I eventually watch the same person's with their videos just walking around the same night life streets, and they don't go anywhere else. I really don't think they are there to stay, and it's a long way too go just to go a massage parlour, or connect with a lady of night. but then, maybe some guys are only into Asian women. You offer good advice if a person tries to move to Thailand. Don't even consider opening a business there, one has to know a Thai person who will be a stakeholder in your company, and they get 51% business right off the top. Like you say, do your research.

I saw your video and realized it was not intended for me because I have traveled throughout Southeast Asia as part of my job. My income is very lucrative and I have been exposed to the culture. Also, I am happy that the government doesn't run the same. I am so tried of America. Also the health care system in the US is not rated in the to 20, in the world.

Nice shirt and backpack. Good video editing as usual. BTW, about international schools, Thailand has 162 international schools located throughout major cities but most are in Bangkok. My housing village in Pakkret, Nonthaburi is located next to ISB (International School Bangkok) which was relocated to Pakkret, north of Bangkok from Sukhumvit Rd about 4 decades ago. ISB is arguably the most expensive/prestigious and one of the oldest international school in Thailand. It is about 5 km away from Muang Thong Thani's convention center, the largest of such in Thailand. This center holds major exhibition events especially auto shows twice a year in April and December.

Love to retire in jomtien I'm here now love it

Having budget is critical. Also a good idea to have a little more cash cushion for emergencies.

I've been in Thailand for the past 12 years and I'm thinking of leaving next year. It's just way too humid and i think the older you get, the more weather affects you. lol, I can't take this anymore.