I Left The U.S. For Thailand - Look Inside My $544/Month Apartment

[@CNBCMakeIt]

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[@tkpctt2001]

Yep, I come from third world country but Bangkok is considered developed and modern for several reasons: 1. **Infrastructure**: Bangkok has a rapidly expanding public transportation system, including the BTS Skytrain, MRT subway, and Suvarnabhumi International Airport. The city also has extensive road networks and ongoing construction of new expressways. 2. **Technology and Innovation**: Bangkok is a tech and startup hub in Thailand, with continuous advancements in digital technology, such as 5G, Smart City initiatives, and the development of cutting-edge software and applications. 3. **Economy and Business**: Bangkok is an economic powerhouse with fast-growing industries, foreign investments, and the presence of many multinational corporations. It serves as a key financial center in Southeast Asia. 4. **Lifestyle and Entertainment**: The city boasts world-class shopping malls like ICONSIAM, Siam Paragon, and EmQuartier, luxurious hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants, and a vibrant nightlife, making it a global destination for entertainment. 5. **Education and Healthcare**: Bangkok is home to renowned universities and hospitals, offering advanced medical technology and education to enhance the quality of life for its residents. Thus, Bangkok is not only a city rich in cultural heritage but also a modern metropolis leading in various areas of development in the region.

[@tammybader5873]

You moved there by yourself? Are you lonely?

[@iPaulLee]

Thanks for having me and allowing me to share my story! I hope you guys resonated with my story and journey. My life and all of my previous values have completely changed from the hustle, hyper-consumerist and doggish style of NYC to my new life here in Thailand. Hope this gave you guys some fresh perspective on what it's like to move out of America and a glimpse as to what it's like in Thailand!

[@psp785]

How much do you think you need to be comfortable there a month

[@missminty1996]

Love this! My husband is Thai and we want to retire here someday. I wish you could go over the details regarding citizenship or a visa to be able to stay in Thailand for so long. And if you learned the language prior to moving. I know there’s lots of small details to make this work so I’m very curious!

[@JS-kb7ml]

Congrats Paul!🎉

[@Name-jw4sj]

How come you picked Thailand over other Southeast or East Asian countries for example like Korea?

[@LifeWithRilla]

@@psp7851500 a month you’ll be pretty comfortable & live a fairly similar western lifestyle… 2000 is ideal so you can save some money.

[@MagarethWoods]

Every family has that one person who will break the family financial struggle, I hope you become the one

[@ningyen1444]

Amen 🙏 Though investing in alternate income streams should be the top priority for everyone right now. especially given the global economic crisis we are currently experiencing. stocks, gold, silver, and virtual currencies are still attractive investments at the moment.

[@NatalieDormer-or4jj]

​@@ningyen1444 You are absolutely right, Am looking for something to venture into on a short term basis, I really need to create an alternate source of income, what do you think I should be buying?

[@ningyen1444]

​@@NatalieDormer-or4jj Cryptocurrency investment, but you will need a professional guide on that.

[@ningyen1444]

Facebook 👇

[@ningyen1444]

Evelyn C. Sanders

[@AverageAngel]

"i am far wealthier in terms of my happiness, wellbeing and peace". He found what really matters, not materialistic happiness

[@Nonameakaweirdo]

Come on, he is living in condo. You know where most poor locals live?

[@hojaeyun6747]

@@Nonameakaweirdo dude the country overall is poor

[@ThatJPGamer]

You tend to be able to do that when your cost of living is so low relative to your wage. Meanwhile locals struggle to get by day to day

[@politcallycorrect5816]

thats what wealth does. its very materialistic. He can afford all the luxuries he wants, and can now focus on the other things.

[@MidnightSun-j1u]

😂Mate you are not even American to start with jeez, so you essentially lied in the whole video & BTW you are not living like a upper class, your poor apartment apalls me....This video is fake AF! The guy is clearly not American born nor resident...He is probably loaded and so he is living in Thai to just invest and that's why he is happy but this is simply marketing 👌 👏 great job liar ❤

[@jbarkley4938653]

Smart move. Your peace should be your first priority. In the USA, you can make a lot of money but there’s always a cost. And that cost is your peace of mind.

[@iPaulLee]

100%

[@Johnne009]

Why?

[@sakolsakm]

agree man,

[@mikeymaster2494]

“There’s always a cost” lmao there are other countries with longer working hours and conditions

[@FlatulentWhale]

​@@mikeymaster2494 whataboutism there, Mikey. Just because one country has awful working hours doesn't negate his point about the US.

[@NorthernLight222]

I love Thailand. The people are so friendly, and their hospitality is superior. The cost of living is incredibly cheap compared to the US. I can eat out every single day, and the food is amazing. I also feel so safe here.

[@paulestella9166]

Cost of living is pretty high on Thai wages. The cost of living is only low if you're making a western salary there. Can local Thai's get a western salary in their own country? No.

[@LadyYunalesca]

@@paulestella9166minimum wage is a livable wage there though so your point doesn’t matter

[@tkpctt2001]

@@paulestella9166Hi guy, "I am Thai, and I earn a salary of 60,000 Baht per month."

[@nenadpopov3601]

@@LadyYunalesca Minimum wage in Thailand is around 10 dollars per day, if one whole chicken costs 10 dollars do you think average ppl can survive on minimum wage?? maybe research more before you comment on things you know nothing about.

[@Butcho22]

@@LadyYunalesca stop talking about things you know nothing about

[@tonyforever]

I moved to Thailand from America around the same time as Paul. I’ve done a few trips here before I settled on Thailand. The cost of living in Bangkok is a bit higher than the rest of Thailand but very doable. Especially if you have income from abroad. My advice is if you get the chance to live outside the US, even for a bit, take it and see what else is out there. Bring that new perspective home.

[@steveoscaro]

Do you do visa runs, or did you manage to get a long-term visa? Curious about the guy in the video as well.

[@Travelingtck]

@@steveoscaro the government has recently approved extended tourist visas, including a 5 year digital nomad visa but keep in mind you need to leave and reenter the country every 180 days, and pay an extra $270.

[@studyou1016]

Im the same age also a transplant from nyc and lived in Asia for 4.5 years (Seoul, Bangkok, Shanghai) Never looked back These asian cities are light years better than like NYC, LA, etc. Safe, convenient, clean, good night life, plenty of food options If you can work remote and have an American salary living in one of these cities its like a dream

[@iPaulLee]

💯 agreed.

[@chipchaunamom2665]

🤫. Don’t tell everyone.

[@jellyrolly]

I don’t know if Seoul is 😅 Rent here is crazy expensive

[@Nonameakaweirdo]

Come Singapore since all are so rich

[@TT-by7tv]

@@Nonameakaweirdo No lah

[@danf8047]

I watch this dude's videos and it's quite cool. Imagine being happier in a $600/month condo in Thailand than making $1M/year in NYC - he cracked the code

[@iPaulLee]

Found the cheat code 😎

[@mocheen4837]

He makes $150,000 per year which will give him the lifestyle of a millionaire in Thailand. He has the top score over there. The cost of living in Thailand is much lower than NY.

[@danf8047]

@@iPaulLee ssup fellow Korean! love your videos and wish you much happiness!

[@EatDrinkAndTravel]

He was making $400K a year in New York. His quality of life making $150K in Bangkok is about the same. Guy is spending about $2K a month all in living there and just banking or investing the rest.

[@EatDrinkAndTravel]

@@danf8047 What is his youtube channel?

[@Blacked.Hippie]

As someone who recently moved to Thailand as well I can vouch that quality of life and values change when you are here. Everything is more laid back and relaxed. People don't stress over unnecessary things, there's a sense of community and connectedness with society & people. Sabai Sabai

[@aphiwatuppala509]

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[@terenceada9140]

Medical and dental is very affordable and world class in Bangkok. It is a great city for a lot of people.

[@andrewfrolov893]

Affordable comparing to what? For example, speaking of a dental care. What is a turnkey price to replace a tooth with an implant, medium implant supplier, not from Switzerland but from Brazil, Neodent, for example. I guess, this should be paid out of pocket - I doubt that a regular nomad insurance will cover such treatment.

[@taccntb4345]

Rama 9 Hospital wants to charge me $1200.00 for a colonoscopy. This is after I paid $600.00 for a battery of tests for a health check up for my age which said I was fine. Dont tell me Thailand is cheap... Stop being so myopic, asian man...

[@blowirb]

I can tell you as a Thai citizen myself medical bills are incredibly expensive when compared to our cost of living and wages

[@taccntb4345]

@@blowirb Same with US and Chinese citizens... :(

[@Lastskykey]

yeah, as a Thai who also a US citizen I have been living in both countries. While Medicare in the US is an industry where giving birth could bring one into lifetime debts. I still feel bad for Thai citizens the most though most of us had to work aboard to get that "cheaper" feeling to live in our own country.

[@mobpsy1526]

Bangkok is so fascinating. Guys like Paul, some backpacker, english teacher and classic sexpats all in one place! Paul is a very good example how to do it right, because many who stay in BKK fall too much into the temptations of cheap nightlife and women.

[@Aaron-bh5cp]

More like everyone besides guys like Paul come with nothing to offer besides their affection towards minors.

[@aspiceoflife]

bro stop telling everyone. soon they are gonna make bangkok like nyc

[@LeRoiDeLaBoxe]

delusional guy.

[@iPaulLee]

I disagree man. I think Thailand and their government will continue to make Thailand and it's culture thrive. As long as expats, tourists, and foreigners come here and respect the people and the culture, it's fine. Thai economy also thrives on tourism/expats, etc.

[@kpokfposkf]

yea im surprised this guy ratted himself out to the IRS, unless he renounced his US citizenship. I feel sad for him

[@LifeWithRilla]

@@kpokfposkfclearly you never been abroad and don’t know how any of this works 😂 to the IRS? Lmao, the IRS had tax treaties you don’t need to pay taxes to the IRS when you live abroad. It’s called the foreign earned income tax treaty. Secondly when you live in Thailand you pay less taxes to the Thai government. Please, educate yourself before making assumptions like he isn’t paying taxes or something. You’re just making a fool of yourself.

[@LifeWithRilla]

@@kpokfposkfwe don’t renounce our citizenship, we don’t need to, Thailand offers numerous visa options for foreigners to live & work abroad. Most notably the digital nomad visa. Did you at least bother to do a google search before you opened up your yap box?

[@nytanjl]

A little disillusioned there, aren't we? "I don't need much", but makes a 6-digit salary while living in luxury because of conversion differences. 😂😂😂

[@est9949]

I know right 😂

[@rocketkinger2506]

Relax lol

[@jeremym6813]

No materialistic. Is a “content creator”

[@Lambchopssteak]

"I don't need many things" he says while moving somewhere where he has ~20x the average income and living in an apartment where even he acknowledges is considered luxurious by the locals.

[@nenadpopov3601]

@@Lambchopssteak He was prolly comparing himself to other Americans not to Thailand ppl, but I guess you need a brain to figure that out, it's amazing how ppl are so fast at attacking someone instead of trying to understand them.

[@Justinfred11]

If you wanna be successful, you most take responsibility for your emotions, not place the blame on others. In addition to make you feel more guilty about your faults, pointing the finger at others will only serve to increase your sense of personal accountability. There's always a risk in every investment, yet people still invest and succeed. You must look outward if you wanna be successful in life.

[@Benjaminarmstrong684]

The first step to successful investing is figuring out your goals and risk tolerance either on your own or with the help of a financial professional but is very advisable you make use of a professional like I did. If you get the facts about saving and investing and follow through with an intelligent plan, you should be able to gain financial security over the years and enjoy the benefits of managing your money.

[@Joegolberg1]

The stock market rally run is gone, but I'm not sure if equities will swiftly recover, keep falling, or fluctuate in a narrow range for a few weeks, or if things will quickly get worse. I'm under pressure to increase my $150k reserve.

[@Kevinbrian1]

Is this a good time to buy stocks? I know everyone is saying we are in the bull market and all, but obviously there are strategies to maneuver when there is a bear market but these strategies doesn't come common to the average folk, I'm attempting to create a portfolio for me and my children that will at least be $900k in value.

[@Benjaminarmstrong684]

Making touch with financial advisors like Zachery M Demers who can assist you restructure your portfolio, would be a very creative option. Personal financial management will be crucial to navigating the next difficult times.

[@Benjaminarmstrong684]

HE'S MOSTLY ON TELEGRAMS, USING THE USERNAME...

[@kendallfuller5834]

This looks amazing was in Thailand in 2022 for 6 months the best time I’ve ever had definitely going back.

[@ElianaKeith]

I am so happy I made productive decisions about my finances that changed forever. I'm a single mother living in Vancouver Canada, bought my first house in October and hoping to retire soon if things keep going smoothly for me

[@michaelandrenio993]

Everyone needs more than their salary to be financial stable. The best thing to do with your money is to invest it rightly, because money left for saving always end up used with no returns.

[@lasvegasluca9509]

Can you show me how to trade profitably, I honestly need another source of steady income

[@ElianaKeith]

Kate Mellon Bruce is not just my family’s financial advisor, she’s a licensed and FINRA agent who other families in the US employs her services

[@ElianaKeith]

She's active on face book @

[@ElianaKeith]

Kate Mellon Bruce

[@Angela-ne9cy]

Living the dream!! And cute puppy. Thanks for the details, as I'm also looking to relocate from NYC to (possibly) Thailand. This gives me a good idea of what neighborhood may work well.

[@iPaulLee]

Glad you liked my story!

[@hojaeyun6747]

Honestly living in New York don't really make your life any better. USA is miserable

[@Angela-ne9cy]

@@hojaeyun6747 - I don't think anyone said living in NYC made life better. We're all trying to leave.

[@hojaeyun6747]

@@Angela-ne9cy yeah I know I'm just saying

[@gnanasabaapatirg7376]

Hope you bargain... Pls don't makes things expensive for locals

[@Martinezmz6]

Appreciate your videos! I’m 54 and younger generations should know there’s no shortcut to acquiring wealth, but there are ways to go about it. Fellow millionaires don’t tell the poor/middle class they need the knowledge of finance coaches to help build their wealth. If anyone here needs a good coach, here’s it..

[@Martinezmz6]

Elizabeth Greenhunts get to her with the name

[@MercyBarret]

Kudos.

[@RobertGorin]

Amazed by this, will partake on it surely.

[@garrydye2394]

Not the name dropping scam​@@Martinezmz6

[@williamMaezawa]

You are not 100% right man there are so many of these young kids who inherited multi millions from their parents real estate holdings in Silicon Valley

[@christopherlaw9184]

Good choice Paul. Congratulations on finding and living in your paradise 🥳 I’ve seen some of your KZbin videos on your channel. We also chose to live in Thailand-Bangkok. I’m from Singapore and my wife is from Vietnam. We love it here too. It’s been 5 months so far 🙏🏼

[@iPaulLee]

Thank you! Glad you guys are enjoying Thailand

[@AdamBenson-d6v]

I can relate to this a little, having moved from Australia to China years ago. Work is plentiful here, allowing me to save money. Living costs are cheap, which means I can afford to live a higher quality lifestyle than I would back home. I've been to Bangkok, too and I remember it was quite a humid city with great food!

[@minthelegend.]

Another Korean-Amenrican from NYC living in Bangkok. I'm currently in NYC and I cannot wait to go back to Bangkok. 2 big cities but so different!

[@kayflip2233]

Bangkok is much more fun than NYC.

[@studyou1016]

@@kayflip2233 nightlife so much crazier too

[@AbimaelLopez-hz3qq]

@@kayflip2233Chicago is americas favorite city

[@AbimaelLopez-hz3qq]

@@studyou1016Chicago is americas favorite city

[@AbimaelLopez-hz3qq]

@@kayflip2233bankok isn’t walkable

[@hogiebb1]

Southern Thailand is my fave...Krabi..I visited many times. Small and chill...and Thai people are the sweetest in the world.

[@Marcus-d5d]

If life was a game, USD x purchasing power parity would be a cheat code.

[@iPaulLee]

Yet most of the players in the USA don't realize the map is far bigger.

[@kvgolfa]

@@iPaulLeeHow do you make money other than teaching others how to make money?

[@nicholasgutierrez9940]

Even inside the US. I've lived in LA all my life and when I got out to other states, everything was like 3-4x cheaper. Even going to northern California, it's half the cost. Just have to avoid the really big cities.

[@RealSerie26]

@@kvgolfaKZbin content and real estate. Did you not watch the video?

[@iPaulLee]

@@kvgolfaI make most my money through content (about 200k total followers). Sponsorships, partnerships, and my digital community. Also real estate commission

[@ivoryreviewsstuff]

I've heard so many great things about Thailand. We would be moving for similar reasons. I can't wait to visit and really feel what it's like before deciding if I want to live there.

[@VintageThaiLadyBoy]

Yes, come survey first.

[@22david30]

I want to live in Thailand. Thailand is so beautiful. and people there are so kind and friendly..big love from Korea.

[@ShanaJahsintaWalters]

Have you moved to Thailand as yet?

[@Jaycee3]

2:05 When he talks about how he made money to retire his parents and how even the success and everything that came with it essentially made him depressed. Keep that in mind. It's so important that you just have to feel good about where you are -- where you're living, how you're living. So many expats and individuals like Paul abroad for a very apparent reason.

[@leslieb2971]

Appreciate your perspective. Health is wealth! Self-care is everything!

[@LeoInAsien]

Paul, you are my biggest inspiration right now. Might move to Bangkok next month :)

[@iPaulLee]

You got this bro!

[@LeoInAsien]

@@iPaulLee Thanks man, probably going to join your program now.

[@michaelr.4921]

"I dont need much to live a happy simple lifestyle" He says while making more than 60x the national median salary in Thailand

[@danielhan2380]

Because he's speaking from an American perspective--as an American. $150k in America is middle class but it doesn't go far. By living in Thailand, he can save for retirement and live his best life. He's smart and brave to do this at 28.

[@EndlessLearner]

Gentrification at its finest.

[@pvarawat]

Yes and when he comes he helps to increase income of those locals.

[@noah_shepherd]

National median salary in Thaland is just under $3,000 a month.

[@brackpersian]

@@danielhan2380 $150k net or what's after tax?

[@nicholasslayer92]

bro radiates so much positive energy

[@iPaulLee]

Thank you bro!

[@wichetleelamanit6195]

Thank for loving Thailand. I watched several videos from your channel and loved them.

[@Loveabove-z4r]

I could listen to this guy all day! Such a sense of peace and positivity about him lol

[@customersupport-v9h]

I also moved from nyc to SE Asia (not Thailand) for work. This dude is spot on. My only question about expat living in Thailand specifically is their new tax policies regarding bringing assets into the country. Definitely need to be careful before making big decisions

[@sew_gal7340]

Vietnaaam right??

[@phoenix5054]

@@sew_gal7340Or Manila.

[@donmcdonald4874]

Great video and condolences yes the kindness of the Thai and the southeast Asian countries is so wonderful. I spend 3 to 4 months each year and I’m usually most cultured shocked when I come back to the US.

[@No1YanniLover]

This was such a pleasure to watch and also your commentary. You truly know what's important....so happy for you!😊

[@Mar1345r]

Great Paul learned what's important in life while he is still young. Many people don't come to realise this until they are older. Your health and happiness are the most important of all. Blessings to you Paul. Be grateful everyday for all you have ❤

[@Observer100-cn7gv]

Everybody needs to listen to what he said from 8:00 to the end. That's exactly how I've always felt. Peace and happiness over everything else. The stress, illness, and depression aren't worth it.

[@iPaulLee]

Exactly 💯 wealth is nothing if you’re not happy

[@AbimaelLopez-hz3qq]

People told me it’s better to be rich than poor and miserable

[@TT-by7tv]

I lived in Kuala Lumpur for 3 years and Jakarta for 2 2010-2015 best thing I ever did. I did not miss the USA when I lived in Asia. I made so many friends that I still talk with today. Like you I hit Fitness First everyday it was great. I have a few more years and I am done retired. Can't wait to move back!

[@IAmTheAnswerer]

I miss Thailand so much. Everything he said is true. It's amazing.

[@iPaulLee]

Thailand is amazing 🤩

[@mitchgellman8727]

Hey Paul, Glad you found happiness and your priorities. Thanks for sharing your story and your life in Thailand. Wish you all of the best! Mitch

[@blockchaineducatedintervie2714]

Great journal of your journey Paul Lee- its interesting to see the difference between where you previously stayed to where you live now. And I think through your success you have documented this well. I use to live in Asia and I definitely saw the comparison including the cost of living and how far your money can go! Which is obvious it goes a lot further where you are now.

[@iPaulLee]

🙏🏼

[@GonzalezS777]

Thanks for talking about what keeps you afloat while living in Thailand. I come around too many videos explaining the spending. We all know it is cheap compared to living in the states but not many talk about what is sustaining that life. Mentioning your past income is a good example to get ideas on what someone can do to live a similar life. Much appreciated.

[@LDacic]

For reference, that was a premium grocery store so the the prices he showed are very high for Thai standards.

[@iPaulLee]

That is true

[@MM-sf3rl]

I bought grapes yesterday at Samrong market for 100THB per 500g, or you can pay 499THB per 500g at Villa Market.

[@ARandomDonut]

This is the type of thing I support. Going where things work for you. This guy found the place that works for him, and many people in the comments echo his sentiment. I'm happy for them. I also love that everyone is different, and I can live in the north central US, where COL is low, the landscape is subtly pretty, and car infrastructure is widespread (I enjoy driving). I'm someone who appreciates geographic diversity, and the northern plains is perfect for me, specifically on America's population divide, where I can go east towards the many large cities of the upper midwest, but also west, and be in the mountains in less than 5 hours. I love snow and the cold, and could never live in the south. This is far from everyone's perfect reality, some want large cities with more job opportunities, while others want small towns where they know everyone and have a higher degree of privacy and control over who they interact with. Also, some people never want to deal with snow, while some think it's the only thing that makes winter fun. I think the ability to move somewhere that you like is one of the most straightforward ways to deal with many problems, and I think a lot of people know what they want, but they know less on where they can find that stuff. Keep traveling people, you might find your favorite place, even if you think you already found it.

[@_sparrowhawk]

Really incredible. It's not the guys making 80k who feel depression, it's the guys who've already made it who are like, "Is this all there is?" Love to see how happy he is now in Thailand - it's a beautiful country.

[@KeepingItRealBro]

80k buys quite a bit of happiness in Thailand

[@misrmist]

Delusional

[@kayflip2233]

@@KeepingItRealBro He's talking about guys in the US who make 80k, whereas he was making 400k and wasn't impressed with the lifestyle it bought in NYC.

[@myreel]

It's honestly the truth

[@AbimaelLopez-hz3qq]

⁠@@kayflip2233because nyc is expensive and the fun people left the city

[@JomerTB]

Rent: $544/month Wifi: $20/month Electricity: $80/month Water: $3/month Food: $500/month Gym: $93/month Total: $1,240/month Only things missing were monthly cell service, monthly transportation expenses, and entertainment expenses.

[@iPaulLee]

Monthly cell is around $10/month, $100-$200 on transportation, and I spend around $300 on entertainment, social, drinking, and activities

[@Monkofthecaribbean]

$93 per month for a gym is expensive. I pay $25 per month at mine in the US lol

[@JomerTB]

@@iPaulLee Appreciate the response and transparency thank you! $1,750/month all-in is pretty great in a major city.

[@JomerTB]

@@Monkofthecaribbean Same but the extremely low rent in a high-class neighborhood more than makes up for the gym membership.

[@NineteenEightyFive]

@@Monkofthecaribbean depends on the gym

[@LoseMike-og9in]

My husband and I were fortunate enough to be able to pay off our mortgage early. We were both still working, and took the payment amount that we had been using to pay off our mortgage faster and we put it straight into investments. We were able to retire early because of almost 7 years of putting away what would have been our mortgage payment as well as maxing out our 401K/403B plans. Thankfully we were taught by both of our parents the value of living within our means. Thank you for your advice. I know it will help people. we are interested in investments that could set me up for retirement , I mean I've heard of people that netted hundreds of thousands during these crash, I listened to someone on a podcast who earned over $650K in less than a year, what's the strategy behind such returns?

[@VictorB.Henrickson]

Investing without proper guidance can lead to mistakes and losses. I've learned this from my own experience.If you're new to investing or don't have much time, it's best to get advice from an expert.

[@KateShawn-jv6wh]

Even with the right strategies and appropriate assets, investment returns can differ among investors. Recognizing the vital role of experience in investment success is crucial. Personally, I understood this significance and sought guidance from a market analyst, significantly growing my account to nearly a million. Strategically withdrawing profits just before the market correction, I'm now seizing buying opportunities once again.

[@Henry-hp3kl]

How can one find a verifiable financial planner? I would not mind looking up the professional that helped you. I will be retiring in two years and I might need some management on my much larger portfolio. Don't want to take any chances.

[@KateShawn-jv6wh]

Deborah Lynn Dilling is the licensed advisor I use.Just research the name. You'd find necessary details to work with to set up an appointment

[@VeraW.Talley]

She appears to be well-educated and well-read. I ran an online search on her name and came across her website; thank you for sharing.

[@chokoon21]

Your room is super clean! That's a sign of a healthy soul 😇

[@danielyang3995]

This guy is definitely living his life🙂

[@iPaulLee]

🙏🏼

[@scaredmuffin6371]

Not really. Living in a condo paying $500 a month is suspicious AF if he claims to earn $150,000 a year. Who would do that?

[@LifeWithRilla]

Awesome video I love Paul’s videos. So good to see him here.

[@iPaulLee]

Thank you!

[@EatDrinkAndTravel]

Tell us about how US citizens don't have to pay taxes while living there.

[@DonJ1973]

Congrats to Paul for making the decision that is best for him. I was born in Thailand, but grew up in the States and currently live and work in California. Aside from the year-round heat and horrible traffic, Thailand is a great Asian city with lost of places to go and amazing food. You'll never be bored in Thailand. And of course, it's way more affordable than the states. Maybe when I get closer to retirement, I might follow Paul's path and maybe consider living there part-time. It's just going to continue to become more expensive to live in California.

[@AbimaelLopez-hz3qq]

My thai friend left Thailand because Thailand is getting more expensive

[@TheCompletePackage007]

I love Thailand and will spend at least 25 percent of my time there. I am also an American living in Korea for now.

[@jacknakamori3280]

No realtor who earned $400k in NYC and $150k now would EVER live like that. The 'content creation' is also barely a sideline with a desk setup like that.

[@cupra2Jock.]

Yep, i think this brother is heavily exaggerating his numbers.

[@dingdong-cj6qp]

ofc this guy doesnt make 150k a year its just social media numbers, to boost his lifestyle and get followers . if he would make 150k a year he doesnt need to rent something in thailand, he could immediately bought a condo. believe nothing on social media. or his ladyboy expenses a year in thailand are around 120k could be the second possibility. BKK is a honeypot for this social media guys and girls and its getting disgusting for that. instagram is full of those washouts promising they doing the big money. Edit: ah this guy making 150k a year but offers promising courses hahah knew it dont give this guy even attention. if he makes 150k why he needs to give payed courses. i always wonder why people still falling for that trap.

[@r4zorex359]

Wait as in he earns less or more?

[@JackTravels]

I am a Thai-born Thai-American. I love my home country and I will be moving back next year! A topic of concern is air quality. I know many pollutants are in the air and it affects people's skin. Other than that, I will have to be disciplined with eating because there are numerous food options which means an increased risk for diabetes, obesity, and cancer if I don't control my eating habits :)

[@linda_and_tony]

Holy moly Paul Lee is in CNBC!😮

[@chayakompativejpisal8337]

Yea. He’s killing it!

[@AzerPaul]

Hey, man, you became aware of your deeper needs and were able to realize that you could make a radical change to accommodate them. That alone is far beyond the capability of most people. You’re now, at a young age, living in accordance with your own values; you’re living YOUR life. I’m 75 and love to see young people figure things out early on. Enjoy it, guy, you’ve done well.

[@jackjones-n7p]

Korean-Canadian here... you're living the dream!! happy for you on the move

[@ryansjl]

As a korean, i love thailand culture and food etc. ppl are kind and its fun place live. Not only for vacation but to actually live there

[@RingoSG]

Paul is cracking the code ❤❤❤

[@michealbailey6372]

Absolutely, finding and maintaining peace is always the most important thing.

[@infinitibottle]

Hey Paul. There’s a lot of jealous haters out there. Keep doing your thing and be happy man. I’ve been following your KZbin channel for awhile.

[@AbimaelLopez-hz3qq]

All cities are going to be expensive it’s not USA

[@jj-if6it]

I've visited a couple of times and I can definitely see myself living a digital nomad life there for a few months at least. It's especially comfortable when you earn western money and the people are so kind. I feel safe there

[@TheeVanillaface]

they didn't mentioned he started be peddling courses in selling stuff online / drop shipping. And is now peddling off his youtube account / grifting off "consulting" people on moving to thailand. It's all a huge grift. Guy's entire everything is based off Bangkok / dooping people. Couldn't make it in NYC.

[@royherron1958]

It's really wonderful that you've created such a wonderful life for yourself. Congratulations on figuring things out at such a young age that you can truly enjoy the best of it. cheers!

[@brendanfarthing]

Very wise move! Thanks for sharing your story.

[@iPaulLee]

Thanks for listening bro!

[@symone3113]

Love this video. Straight and to the point… Great point about having material possessions..

[@ericyu423]

It doesn't matter how much money you make, life can only be good if you are A LOT wealthier than the locals

[@willy_le_zed]

not at all, ive been living for months in morocco with locals and no money and had a great time

[@DCthebuilder]

What a weird comment. It shouldn’t matter what anyone else has it should only matter what you want in terms of life. Not comparing yourself to others as if cause someone has more material it makes them better or happier than someone with less

[@PCVP4729]

Do you realize how many millionaires exist in Bangkok? The amount of Billionaires that exist in that city is more than the entirety of many countries around the world.

[@ron1061]

😮😮​@@PCVP4729

[@M.Scofield.]

Please don't come to Thailand I don't want this kind of low quality mindset here

[@pearlgee5970]

Good you found what makes you happy and content. Indeed, money doesn’t mean happiness. All the best to you.😊

[@MoorishBrooklyn]

Wonderful story. A heck of a financial journey. Not only is financial literacy not taught in school, neither is financial arbitrage. To have the ability to be in a country with a strong currency, then use that currency buying power in another country where it can do more, go further, and be able to live more comfortably is priceless. May everyone find their happy place.

[@ping-x7m]

Then the countries with weak currency are filled with people from countries with strong currency

[@KC-gy9vx]

Finding inner peace is my highest priority in life, and I'm genuinely glad you found it in Thailand. It marks a significant shift from your previous lifestyle, and I'm truly happy for you. As an Asian myself, I always find a sense of peace when I return to my homeland. Are you planning to give up your American citizenship and start your life there for good?

[@Hour882Die]

I doubt. When he runs out of money, he will be back in the USA. Maybe he can call mom and dad and ask for money.

[@IngridEmbla]

Fantastic video! I have incurred so much losses trading on my own.... I trade well on demo but I think the real market is manipulated.... Can anyone help me out or at least tell me what I'm doing wrong??

[@haidarose]

Same here, my portfolio has been going down the drain while I try trading,I just don't know what I do wrong..

[@stevengeorge8752]

Investing with an expert is the best strategy for beginners and busy investors, as most failures and losses in investment usually happen when you invest without proper guidance. I'm speaking from experience.

[@uthmanakram]

​I think l'm blessed if not I wouldn't have met someone who is as spectacular as expert mrs Ella.. Highly recommended

[@joanevelyn7687]

Wow, I'm surprised to see Ella mentioned here as well. I didn't know she had been kind to so many people

[@diegojoaquín-m7z]

​I'm also a huge beneficiary of her.. I thought myself and my family were the only ones enjoying Ella trade benefits

[@KageGamingYT]

Thought the video was amazing but him working hard and making millions in his 20s definitely allowed him to live this comfortable life

[@sebastianniqvist3144]

Bangkok anytime over any US city. Great move!!! South East Asia is the best place to be.

[@AbimaelLopez-hz3qq]

He lives in a condo and locals are poor

[@sebastianniqvist3144]

@@AbimaelLopez-hz3qq yes I know and? The USA has people living in the streets although it has the world’s biggest economy and its only superpower. What’s your point?

[@kayflip2233]

@@AbimaelLopez-hz3qq The locals literally look like any middle class American. People aren't begging on the streets in Bangkok. 🤣

[@parakeetfloor3185]

@@kayflip2233 funny you should say that, as I walked past 3 beggars in a matter of minutes today. To be fair, I think at least 2 of them weren't thai, maybe from myanmar, those ones "working" under the control of gangs.

[@kayflip2233]

@@parakeetfloor3185 I'm talking about Thais only. Thailand is like 8x richer than Burma.

[@julianneheindorf5757]

You and your parents have made a smart decision by moving away from the US. I hope you continue to be happy and content in Thailand. Thanks for sharing your journey. 😊👍❤️

[@tjm7028]

One thing that's hard to get used to in Bangkok is the pollution. Air and waterways are terrible. Get away from the big city for a much more enjoyable experience

[@555pearly]

Hey, we workout at the same gym :D Glad you like it here. I've grown up in Bangkok in the 90s, the city still has a lot of room to improve, but it has seen some progress years by years. And yes, the happiness is not only about material things, sometimes it's more about how much you can save as well.

[@jarenpatterson519]

WHat is the name of the gym? Im going to BKK in Septemeber and would love to try it out. Looks awesome!

[@555pearly]

@@jarenpatterson519 It’s Fitness First Platinum at T-One Building.

[@adammorra3813]

Very nice video. This guy is living the dream. I am moving to Thailand, i work fully remote.

[@blipblop92]

Great story. I had the same experience moving to Vietnam which really opened up my mind about the materialistic nature of living in the US.

[@birdstwin1186]

You are a communist that cares very little about civil rights.

[@InsurancePlz]

Obliviously someone who was at 1$mill worth in NY can live comfortably in a country thats 70% cheaper to live than the US. Dont get how this is special

[@ping-x7m]

“I found a life hack”. The hack: earn western salary and move to countries with lower currency rate.

[@whocaresjustdoit]

I love Thailand every time I go there! As much as sometimes I want to move to Thailand or Vietnam, it’s really hard to leave the US. Mainly, I’m an outdoor person and Asia just doesn’t offer the same type of scenery, terrain, and activities the US has to offer. It’s such a beautiful country and geologically diverse country that very few (or even none) other countries can offer. Every time I drive up and down the PNW, I’m reminded of how fortunate I am to live in this country. With that said, happy for you :)

[@AbimaelLopez-hz3qq]

Thailand is getting expensive

[@lenaprice6239]

True peace is priceless. I loved this video. I am originally from NYC; however, I currently reside in the D.C. metro. I plan to relocate to either Tanzania or South Africa in another 7-8 years.

[@methusellahtovoko7116]

Relocate to Kenya,the real deal.

[@larryc1616]

Why? Those are not safe nor prosperous countries.

[@methusellahtovoko7116]

@@larryc1616 South Africa has a crime issue, Tanzania is very good but slow economy.

[@pvarawat]

Why south Africa? White people are moving out.

[@AbimaelLopez-hz3qq]

Africa is going to be expensive in a few years

[@annchee1329]

I’ve been to BK couple times, and love the country, affordable eats etc; Stayed at Terminal 21, adjacent conveniences as rail system, food court above hotel - love that there’s no fast foods , and l enjoy all the cook to order meals. Hey, you’re RICH , but in a materialistic sense. Be happy and enjoy your new lifestyle!🥰

[@randomsh-t917]

I know what this guy means. In the US, I always feel the need to grind and hustle even after becoming financially independent.

[@AbimaelLopez-hz3qq]

That’s dumb because cities around the world are going to be expensive

[@raminaghajanzadeh8998]

I happy for you, it's very important that you are conscious of yourself at this young age, keep going and learn more about yourself, know thyself.

[@graceagb]

*Our economy is like a flailing fish, fighting for its life. The normal state of the U.S. economy is actually very bad. Because of this it goes into convulsive spasms fighting to grow any way it can out of desperation. Tricks, gimmicks, rule changes try to stimulate the economy and prevent it from falling but they only bring temporary relief to people since, when you factor in inflation we are declining.*

[@MaryLinda-my5td]

People believe their currency has the worth it does because they have no other option. Even in a hyperinflationary environment, individuals must continue to use their hyperinflationary currency since they likely have minimal access to other currencies or gold/silver coins.

[@D-law65]

Inflation is gradually going to become part of us and due to that fact any money you keep in cash or in a low-interest account declines in value each year. Investing is the only way to make your money grow and unless you have an exceptionally high income, investing is the only way most people will ever have enough money to retire.

[@shana.ball3]

My primary issue right now is how to increase revenue during these tough times. I can't afford to see my savings disappear into thin air.

[@SegunSpiff]

to be a successful in life required not only hard work but awareness and sometime opportunity at the moment, investment remains the best way to start.

[@elishadan212]

I agree with you. Investment is the key to sustaining your financial longevity. And not just any investment but an investment with guaranteed return.

[@scottcarroll4744]

Thanks for the video. Really enjoyed it. Good luck to you in your life in Thailand!

[@socalstr]

Guys, he's a multi-millionaire as far as Bangkok is concerned. Sadly, money IS everything. The "life change" would have been more compelling if he moved to Bangkok and was living in a hovel as that scooter driver.

[@kayflip2233]

I guess the point is he was relatively rich in both NYC earning $400k and in Bangkok earning $150k, but he still prefers Bangkok. The point is not really living a simple life, but rather that Bangkok itself is more magical for people who grew up in the West. It's just a more fun experience to be thrown into something completely new. So he enjoys his lifestyle in Bangkok more than the US. He's not the only one, Bangkok is the most visited city on earth for a reason. It's just more lively and more fun. Western society is much more rigid and conservative in comparison. For example you're not going to see street stalls everywhere, people drinking on the streets, partying everywhere, water fights across the entire city etc. Bangkok (and most big Asian cities in general) is just way more chaotic and wilder than any Western city.

[@jamesj5612]

@@kayflip2233 Even with people drinking and partying people still have respect for each other unlike the absolute disrespect and disdain that the average american has for one another nowadays.

[@maraud3d]

I'd never thought I'd see another Maconite on here. Glad you were able to leave and find something far more beautiful!

[@danielcaceres9971]

These videos should talk about all the paperwork you need to fill out and the requirements you need to fulfill to move to another country

[@damonlangford658]

Lived there for 9 months it's amazing. Living there was way better for me than Vancouver imo

[@ROSADIANA-DSB]

Love this for him🎉

[@impactfully5714]

Awesome move, Paul! Thanks for sharing your story and I wish you continued success on your journey 👏👏👏

[@kattracey993]

I love his new mindset, its refreshing to see in today's society.

[@DebM88]

If you like big cities that are very lively, but want to have 4 seasons, I recommend Buenos Aires, It's absolutely amazing, pretty safe and has a very European vibe, without the European price tag.

[@cappnplanetcappnplanet3237]

Thailand is great and a hidden treasure.

[@kayflip2233]

Not really hidden, Bangkok is the most visited city on earth and Thailand is one of the most visited countries in the world.

[@cappnplanetcappnplanet3237]

@@kayflip2233 That's true. There are many in the USA, however, that have never experienced it.

[@samuilnachev6407]

Theres something i really like about this video maybe that its showing the real and normal side of the city

[@vell333]

Congrats Paul on being featured on CNBC! I just wish you introduced the name of your pup haha

[@thanaang1455]

Wow, glad to see Paul shown up in CNBC program!

[@AbroadInThailand]

You're killing it man! Cheers from Koh Samui.