A 29 year old British Girl - been living in Thailand for 10 years, Will she ever LEAVE?

Meet ‪@Emilysrichala.‬ my dear friend from the UK, who will share her experience living in Thailand for 10 years.
Love life, cost of living, does she consider herself as Thai?
Stay tuned and I hope her story inspires those of you who are planing a trip here❤️
I let me what you think in the comments
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[@deefaaabulous9081]

It really is the people that make the country so beautiful!!!! I stayed in bangkok for 2 weeks for vaca and I realized HOW MUCH I loved thailand because of the people. They're sooooooooo nice and so polite, so sweet. I wanted to hug them all haha. The nicest people I've ever met are Thai. I want to go back and bring my family next time to see the beautiful country and the people. They're so welcoming. The second I arrived everybody was so welcoming and polite.

[@opalstoryofficial]

You are so sweet❤️ so glad to hear so many people love Thailand❤🎉

[@villagefarang]

I enjoy interviews and this was a refreshing departure from the scruffy old-timers, retirees, and party boy types. I moved here full-time at 23 so can relate to much of Emily's story and observations. The details of daily life have changed over the decades but the overall feeling of living here seems to have remained fairly constant, listening to her story. Thailand is definitely a transient place and the longer you live here the less dependent you become on farang friendships, I find. She has made a good start and expect she will make it as long as I have. I am 70 now and still loving my life here in Thailand.🙏

[@mikescarpelli461]

OPAL, Fantastic! As a westerner, I loved the entire interaction between the two of you, you are a very good interviewer and I truly enjoyed hearing Emily's story! I was intrigued with her move, her acceptance of the culture and her perspective on westerners moving to Thailand. Great JOB!

[@opalstoryofficial]

Thank you so much! You will see her more for sure❤ Thanks for watching ka

[@nikkiedwards474]

That was a great interview Opal 😍 And I loved Emily's story. We came to Thailand in 2017 for our first time and have returned every year and intend to continue to do so. We love Bangkok and places that have that real Thai vibe 😍

[@SisypheanScholar]

I have been watching both Emily and Opal on their own channels and I am so happy they are friends now. Enjoyed the video and getting to hear about Emily's story!

[@opalstoryofficial]

Thanks for watching ka. You will see her more for sure❤️

[@brianrogers549]

Absolutely 200% correct, Thailand is all about the people ❤❤❤❤❤❤ The awesome islands, mountains, shopping malls, food etc... are just a bonus.

[@opalstoryofficial]

Absolutely, I hope I’ve convinced you in thinking of moving to Thailand😆

[@brianrogers549]

You and 70 million other Thai's as well 😎👍

[@jamalgreen3056]

Yes amazing video nice to hear from a foreigner who’s been in Thailand for quite some time.I will be coming to Thailand this July from the USA 🇺🇸 I’m really looking forward to it😊.

[@opalstoryofficial]

Have fun!

[@kalyasiri]

She is Thai in heart

[@opalstoryofficial]

Definitely ❤️

[@harveythompson1756]

What does that actually mean ??

[@davidslowhand5172]

I've been watching Emily's KZbin channel and have enjoyed the content and her interaction with Thai's in her videos, mainly because she speaks Thai so well. This was a really nice, relaxed interview, and it was interesting to hear her story and views on living in Thailand compared to the UK. I haven't yet made a full move to Thailand, but I definitely agree I always feel more at home in Thailand than in the UK.

[@opalstoryofficial]

Wow, thank you. Yes, Emily is amazing and I have forced her to adopt me to be her little sister 😂

[@Emilysrichala.]

Thankyou so much ❤❤

[@user-fk6zc8qp8x]

ได้รู้จักช่องของน้องโอปอล์ก็เพราะพี่ติดตามช่องน้องเอมิลี่อยู่ค่ะ เป็น interview ที่เพลิดเพลินมากเลยคล้ายๆเพื่อนสาวมาคุยกัน แบบนี้ต้องจัดทริปไปกินไปเที่ยวตจว. ด้วยกันบ้างแล้วล่ะค่ะ subscribed !! ❤

[@Lavanh47]

Thank you for sharing your experience I have been thinking a lot of moving abroad and would love to visit Thailand soon!😊

[@opalstoryofficial]

Please do!

[@mariettathornton5924]

Just subscribed to your channel Opal …..Love this video ❤ Gotta love Emily too❤ Great questions/interview! Thanks for posting this video 😊

[@opalstoryofficial]

Thanks for subbing ka😆

[@rosieb4029]

Great interview! Emily is amazing 🤩

[@Juj0me]

Wow. Love the story. Thanks for sharing.

[@opalstoryofficial]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Hds.Incorporated]

That's really what sets us Asians apart from west. We are so closely knitted to our family, we see our parents grow up everyday and become more protective of them. We men like to be the head of the family, not in terms of controlling everything, but making sure everyone is happy and protected and safe. Hopefully this culture never changes

[@user-cs8lm3sg3s]

Pros and cons to everything. An Asian daughter will skip eating so her dad’s car is repaired. A western dad will walk to work so his daughter is fed.

[@MarkEvans22]

Great interview you two 👍

[@opalstoryofficial]

Thank u ka❤

[@minniejessicaudomdej888]

Thanks for a nice VDO. I came to check this out coz I saw Emily on the banner ! I like her ❤. Lastly you are so pretty ka. Wish to see u and Emily make the vdo together again. 🎉

[@taraann-ms1oi]

Excellent. Thank you for sharing.

[@samboni702]

I love hearing the female perspective of thailand. We know it has so much to offer the men.

[@opalstoryofficial]

Thank you ka❤

[@Coolerzebra]

Emily she was so lovely that I am glad our country has her as a new family member 😊

[@stlev99]

Very nice interview. You two åre both interesting

[@opalstoryofficial]

Thanks for listening ka

[@stlev99]

Tha k you Opal. Now I have to catchup withe your old Posta hahaha

[@antonr.7776]

Emily is sooooo awesome!

[@sittisakJack]

ติดตามเอมิลี่เหมือนกันครับ ไปเที่ยวด้วยกันซักที่นะครับ รอดูเลยครับ

[@Emilysrichala.]

❤❤

[@opalstoryofficial]

ขอบคุณค่า❤️

[@DevineOne]

Emily has great infectious energy and a positive outlook. Good luck to her. I'm glad she found happiness there. As anyone young though do ensure you make contributions to your future self by regularly investing. I don't know how people invest in Thailand but we have ways to invest in the UK through say vanguard with very low fees of around 0.2%. Beware of any companies selling investments in Thailand. Many are not legit and charge you extremely high fees practically eating up your investment initial capital and profits.

[@Emilysrichala.]

Thankyou so much ❤❤❤ i love Thailand ❤

[@Baztation]

lovely Interview!

[@opalstoryofficial]

Thank you ❤

[@Baztation]

@@opalstoryofficial ฟังเพลินมากคับบ^^

[@Emilysrichala.]

🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@user-ko8pc1vk6e]

100%❤❤❤เอมิลี่

[@opalstoryofficial]

❤❤❤

[@godbless0921]

อิงลิชมาเต็มคลิปเลย😢😢😢 นึกว่าจะได้เห็นโอปอล์กับเอมิลี่สปีคไทยแข่งกัน5555

[@opalstoryofficial]

เด่วชวนเอมมีลี่ให้นะคะ content น่าสนุกมากค่า❤

[@user-fk6zc8qp8x]

จริงๆพูด Eng บ้างไทยบ้างก็ดีนะคะ ช่องจะได้มีแฟนๆทั้งไทยและต่างชาติมาติดตามดู แถมยังเลือก sub ดูได้ด้วบ😊

[@justicerules1373]

Opal is pretty 🥰

[@opalstoryofficial]

Thank you❤️❤️❤️

[@user-tz6cu5tp4f]

So cute 가고싶다 태국

[@user-kq7rl6lu6m]

หือโลกมันกลมจัง❤❤❤เจอกันได้ไง😂😂

[@opalstoryofficial]

เจอแล้วรักเลย❤

[@user-lq5lf7ps3q]

ประเทศไทยทั้งคู่ ต้องกลมสิ😂😂😂

[@patchalakeawchipan4627]

❤❤❤❤

[@vs123]

So good my friend, I like you

[@opalstoryofficial]

Thank you very much

[@user-qv7vt9xc5u]

ถ้าอังกฤษต้องใส่ชัปไทยข้างล่างด้วยจ้า คนไทยส่วนใหญ่จะได้เข้าใจเข้ามาดูเยอะและกดชัปให้ หรือฝึกพูดไทย แบบ คีลแลนด์พี่จอง 2.6ล้านชัปแล้ว ยอดวิว1วัน2ล้าน เพราะพูดไทยน่ารัก

[@siripornpetcharatana6736]

ตามเอมิลี่มาเจอช่องโอปอล subทั้งคู่เลยค่ะ

[@opalstoryofficial]

ขอบคุณมากค่า

[@medeea8078]

So.. Am I too old to go and live in Thailand?! It's definitely harder for older people to adapt.. But maybe if you wish it from the bottom of your heart and are 100% (like she said) focused and eager to learn, maybe it's possible ❤ I don't want to lose hope.. I'm 32 btw.. Lovely video❤ lovely girls❤ thank you for sharing!

[@PJoeyCho]

You are still very young. Just make it happens.

[@TomHuynh-oc7gv]

You are so cute!

[@opalstoryofficial]

You are!

[@noodles888]

Emily, can you please create a video that explains what is the process to live long term in Thailand? Do you have dual citizenship? I’m interested in moving there but don’t understand the process. Thank you!

[@stoomkracht]

You will he forever treated as eternal tourist with no protection or rights. Yearly visas if you comply with the same requirement and same paperwork each and every year. And being an English teacher is kind of stereotypical for the youngsters and quite a few are treated badly and just used and quality is all over the place depending on school and efforts. Prepare. Best to have a "digital nomad" (terrible word) income. Euro's or dollars to be spend in Thailand. Of course everyone is different.

[@justicerules1373]

​@@stoomkracht, how about air pollution? Is it bad?

[@stoomkracht]

@@justicerules1373 February up to somewhere in May till rain season kicks in because they can't stop putting everything on fire here including fields and forests and trash. Especially up north. Severe smog. You can lookup pm2.5 historic data.. google it. Nasa firemap also is informative. Nothing ever changes with a yearly occurring blah blah about the subject without real action or preparation. Gov acts like it's a new thing every year and blames the most silly things. As usual existing laws are also not enforced.

[@ChinalifewithBeth]

Very interesting video! I’m British and taught English in China for 5 years and am considering teaching in Thailand! May you share groups in which I could find jobs please? Also is it easy to find jobs for foreigners apart from English teaching? My partner is Chinese and a photographer but would be fine doing any casual work. Hope to hear back! Thanks 😁

[@illmatik5436]

Hi I’m Thai but live in USA. Let’s be friends.

[@knrif9532]

เอมิลิ พูดภาษาอังกฤษชัดจังเลยนะครับ😊

[@opalstoryofficial]

5555555

[@user-fk6zc8qp8x]

เห็นด้วยค่ะ น้องเอมิลี่เป็นคนอังกฤษที่พูดสำเนียงฟังง่ายมาก ไม่เหมือนคนอังกฤษส่วนใหญ่เลย

[@garyprice6504]

Make a film or three together! Thai tattoo design? ❤❤❤

[@LonglingEriksen]

cool, maybe my next tattoo?

[@opalstoryofficial]

mine too😆

[@ahnphier]

When did you become Opals story?

[@JoeyBlogs007]

But you cant drink the tap water.

[@raz1926]

Great Weather, Great food and nice people who don't wan't to kill you. what is not to like!

[@user-bg2ig5xc3e]

Dont have 711's in the UK ???

[@opalstoryofficial]

No😭

[@Phucket24]

My question to the British girl. Do you have travel insurance or health insurance? I ask because you live there and there’s no NHS free health care

[@Paulg51-73]

haha and there's one of the main differences between asian and western people right there at about two minutes in "how much did you save?" Westerners are very private about money, in general.

[@jacksonj3082]

Interesting - working? Teaching, KZbinr, what. Working overseas does not contribute to her UK retirement pension. If she doesn't save up big $ in Thailand she won't have any pension when she turns 60 years old. When she turns 70 or 80, she won't have the ability to work - mentally or physically - won't have a drive to keep producing daily KZbin videos. While she's living a "dream", she will be in a big surprise when she turns 50 and learns she does not have much of a pension built up. I sincerely hope she will have made a ton of money in KZbin, invested wisely, and built a nice savings for her retirement years.

[@m.l.366]

I guess Emily was born Thai in the past life.😂

[@opalstoryofficial]

I guess so too😭

[@roberthornbrook8374]

I agree with her Thailand is safer London is a s… hole now and I don’t blame her good luck

[@Creees]

I think marriage is fine. I think your bfs parents moght have felt pressured to get married but i think your parents could get married. I think when it feels the perfrct match then grt married. Both of your parents are Vietnamese right? Are they born in Vietnam or America? Maybe if they were still in Vietnam they would be married

[@opalstoryofficial]

I'm Thai

[@gloryglory5688]

Massive pain in the arse

[@harveythompson1756]

Living in Thailand for 10 years eh? ...how come you still even cannot get the tone right for 'Hello' in Thai ? ( 'kaa' the polite way to end sentences for a female, has a falling tone in this context, not a rising one .

[@Emilysrichala.]

Hello, thanks for your comment. It’s emily 😊 even after living here for 10 years my tones are something I struggle with a lot, there’s always room to grow and learn so I’m not putting too much pressure on myself. Thanks for pointing it out. I guess you can speak thai fluent? Where are you from? 😊

[@harveythompson1756]

@@Emilysrichala. 555!

[@Johnne009]

Don't you need a degree in teaching to teach English. Seems like every westerner can teach English

[@opalstoryofficial]

For Kindergarten probably not, but higher education you will the degree

[@Creees]

I do think its a bit pathetic that a countries most famous shop is a company from another country. Why is 7 eleven have no thai competition or is it just that foreigners are so naiive they inly shop and know 7 eleven. Australias no,different mcondals is the most seen shop and uber is the company driving people. But Thailand's neighburing countries have there own shops

[@MNattorn]

The company that controls 7-11 in Thailand is a global power. Almost every food you eat in there is produced by them. They basically owns 7-11 not the other way around. CP runs everything here. If you are here long enough you’ll know who’s the final boss. 7-11 is just a small pawn to them.

[@arsenal_84]

The amount of 7-11 near most condo are just insane in the streets of Bangkok. In the city suburbs, there are too many 7-11.

[@highwaytohell377]

Hoping to move to Thailand soon ❤❤

[@opalstoryofficial]

yay❤️❤️❤️