I DITCHED the UK and went ALL IN on a business in PHUKET THAILAND

I interview Richie from England who has given up a job and life there and moved to Thailand. Richie has invested in a business in his Thai wife's name on the island of Phuket in southern Thailand.
The busines that's been set up is a coffee garden which many of you will know from the KZbin channel called Richie & Maybelle (link below). Richie discusses how much he invested in the business as well as what it's like setting up a business on Phuket. #phuket #expatlifeinthailand #businessinthailand
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[@rzadigi]

There are 3 kinds of people in this world: People who make things happen People who watch things happen And people who wonder what happened Much respect to Richie and the rest of you who’ve left your home and followed your dream. I’ve been living in Japan for 13 years and have created a life for my family that would be impossible back home 🙏 ❤️

[@ThairishTimes]

I like that observation. Cool

[@hypnotechno]

As Jung Said, You are what you Do, not what you Say you'll Do

[@buzzlightyear9256]

Please share advice I cannot live in the west anymore it's u bearable

[@kayakcobber524]

Worked half my life in the hospitality industry. And no matter how good your intentions: people walk around, meaning they go to the latest and hippest places. Today you are hot tomorrow you are not!!! Best is to sell it on the highlight and do something new again. .but it's all around the world the same in this industry. Anyway the place looks nice. Good luck!!!

[@pattayastreetfighter6187]

I totally respect going all in when it feels right, I did the same with my Thai wife when we started a family. 10 years later I woke up trying to understand how to deal with a monumental blind side betrayal. Richie, find away to protect your share of the business. Good luck

[@peterward9755]

He can't he's married an can't work everything thing is in his wife's name by law he's can't work

[@bigal2417]

I posted that point . It's all ok all the time the relationships ok.

[@CanadianNomadBiker]

He’s in LOVE he trusts his Thai wife 🙏😂

[@bigal2417]

@@CanadianNomadBiker 🤣🤣🤣

[@reigninblood123]

Seems like the KZbin channel is a big component of what makes the business successful. Richie brings a lot to the table

[@BillyThailand]

Man went all in. It takes some balls to do that. Mad respect.

[@biggalaxy9102]

Word up!

[@bigal2417]

some may say a fool and his money soon parted

[@bigal2417]

It's geared up that way here, easy to put a business in you wife/ girlfriend name until the relationship goes south , then its back home for the farang.

[@bigboypantsgolf]

Content is King and you sir are KZbin royalty! Looking forward to updates on Richie and how his biz progresses!

[@farang_Dave]

Richie is a great guy, his story is amazing, following his journey from the beginning! Thanks for this video too, as i searched back your channel and found this video

[@robnaylor4897]

Another excellent interview Pete. There seems to be a theme. People who took risks and had the courage and determination to live a life less ordinary👍. Thank you Pete.

[@ThairishTimes]

I like that you saw that Rob

[@j.a.s.o.n.g.r.a.h.a.m]

Desire and belief my friend, that's the difference.

[@eugenebooth2467]

I do what Richie did (contracting across Europe) and make some really serious coin, I doubt he went "all in" He is 45 and after 20 odd years of working hard and chasing the money, he rocks into Thailand with only enough money to last 2 years? The maths don't add up and no doubt he has a secret stash of cash put away that no one knows about. Which is a smart thing to do...You don't want to be telling them Thai women how much you are worth. I suspect he gave himself 2 years and X amount of cash to risk, if it failed, he still had his secret stash to fall back on.

[@renatowarrens5552]

Indeed. Im 35 and had bad luck with divorce etc. And I could probably survive 5-10 years in Thailand with what I got left. Hé should retire in a country where You can live on 1500/month But maybe hé was a big spender Some men make millions yet they end up “poor”

[@2much2see2]

Great interview. Really enjoyed that. Looking forward to a visit to the coffee garden.

[@paulfdobbs]

Great interview, Richie seems like such a honest guy. Well done Pete 👍

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks Paul

[@jimmybarrymcsean5299]

Richie is on the up and up.Best of luck to him and his wife.Good work Peter.

[@juliogonzalez4764]

I respect opening the business and following your dreams. But putting everything in someone else's name is very risky (even between family). But I do like the fact that you went for it.

[@THETINGTONGJOHN]

Great video Pete. I went to see them both last year in Phuket my self a very genuine nice couple. Keep them coming Pete

[@ThairishTimes]

Cheers John, yes they’re a lovely couple

[@scottg3456]

Another great interview! Subscribed to Richies channel quite a while ago and have loved watching his and Maybelles story.

[@jimmyboysmovies1972]

Richie rolled the dice 🎲 and deserved the good luck he got. He took a massive gamble and it’s paid off seeing him expand the coffee shop and how they both work very hard to make it a success, I think it was good being away from the main area as this is more relaxing and the locals and expats know they can go to a place where they can chill out. Very interesting question about a monthly visit Pete maybe keeping a low profile has helped with this

[@ThairishTimes]

I was surprised by the answer if I'm honest Jimmy

[@dextadune3369]

Never say never about paying someone off. Especially if your busy. Good luck on your journey

[@p38blue]

pedro again well done . .... following this journey Ive much respect for these two..... I came across the coffee garden channel a year ago ...and although absent from phuket the last few years i was back last february and had several visits and delicious breakfasts at Maybelles ...superb .... it takes a helluva a lot of work and committment to build this in such a short period and I agree with Maybelle step back and consolidate richie .... Ive 20 years on you mate and the one thing i know is you have time ...quite the journey Enjoy!

[@ThairishTimes]

Glad you enjoyed it mate .Richie and Maybelle are nice people. I’ve a feeling they’ll make it work

[@thotmedia7970]

great vid. cheers to paddy for the level 1 tour. nice content. great stories with richie

[@Brandon-yr9jb]

Thank you for doing the closed-captioning. As an American, it was a necessity to understand Richie : )

[@zedbou5040]

Love the David Niven & Bobby Moore books on the shelves. I retired to Nha Trang Vietnam at 52. Now looking at Th for a change. My mistake was having business partners in the UK. People generally gravitate towards successful people, a bit like having fair-weather friends. They saw how I was quite well regarded in my field and wanted to climb aboard, with their part of the investment and promises of empire building. Short term successes were enjoyed, mostly of my back. Then when the opportunity came to screw it up with their different agenda, bang, they brought the house down. Maybelle and you have made it happen together, keep it all yours, your decisions etc.

[@marcosteffano]

I lived in kata near coffee garden.after a couple of years and seeing the baht go through the roof against the pound I packed up and went north which was the best thing I could of done.the shine has gone with Phuket for me and it’s only good for a holiday.I’m now retired renting out 4 properties,have a bar in the local village and soon will start building a hydroponic farm on some land I’ve had for 6 years.

[@bigal2417]

Sounds like a smart move.

[@wesleywatson9514]

👌👌👏👏

[@mickbotcast]

hydroponic farm is a great option, several popular chain restaurant use one and people seeking for more higher quality veggie

[@vvdv3444]

How do you own land?

[@j.a.s.o.n.g.r.a.h.a.m]

Great guy Richie is, happy it worked out :)

[@clintsheehan2535]

Love again the personal interview 🙏🇹🇭

[@ThairishTimes]

Cheers mate

[@farang_Dave]

True many things changed I was here in 2020 and 2021 as well. Oh in 2020 was incredible quiet, from last November life is coming back

[@rickstalentedtongue910]

Great timing.

[@derrickhope1396]

Excellent interview Richy wish you all the luck in the world proper gentleman 👍🏻🛫🇹🇭☕️👊

[@randyirvine5858]

Very good interview! Very interesting to get the facts from Richie as a follower. Good luck to both of you. Who is going to interview you Pete?

[@ThairishTimes]

Nune’s gonna do it😬😬😬😬 coming soon Randy

[@oreospeedwaggindoesamerica6078]

Great interview Pete I’ve followed Richie from the beginning and happy for him!

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks, yes I'm happy for Richie him too. I love to see someone make a go of it and not care what anyone else thinks

[@FrancisMcCaffrey5]

Did he ever pay off £13k on the credit card . It’s 18-22% Apr on most cards. Loved watching his business be successful but stay away from credit cards !!! Many cheaper ways to source finance.

[@ThairishTimes]

Not sure but it makes a great story

[@confucius247]

I know a bloke from the UK, opened a bar with credit cards, never paid back the cards, never had intended too, he is all in, built a house with the proceeds he had from the sale of his unit, also purchased a new car, did I mention he is all in. His bar generates a modest return, if things go belly up, the wife gets to keep the house, the car and the bar. That is why they call it all in, not something I would consider. Happily married 15 years, built the house, bought the new car, things go belly up, the wife keeps them, as for me, well my 90% is still invested in the old country generating me a tax free return, never all in. Seems like a top bloke, but going all in without a legal leg to stand on is suicide, wish him the best of luck though.

[@R-Tap]

Great to hear that Richie and Maybelle don't have the bakshish man calling. Maybe him calling is a sign of real success?

[@profiterdupresent4322]

Love all in! I'm all in on getting out of ADF! Time for a change! YOLO! Well done lads! Great video Pete! 🇹🇭🇭🇲🍻🍻🍻🍻B

[@ThairishTimes]

Cheers mate, love the attitude. One life!!!

[@TWCH]

Another good interview Pete:)

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks Charlie

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

A coffee bar in a quiet residential area? I hope it works.

[@ThairishTimes]

YT is bringing in the customers. Game changer

[@ryangaffney2424]

Great vid guys, very inspiring, might have to jump on a plane and get over there!!! 😜

[@ThairishTimes]

Do it 😂

[@jay-lm4we]

Another great interview Pete👍. I've been following Richie & Maybelles journey since before the Coffey shop and I'm delighted that it's starting to do well for them now.

[@ThairishTimes]

cheers jay, yes fair play to the both of them. They're very nice people

[@georgejobe961]

Richie really took a risk paying with credit cards to set up his business. I really hope he get to pay it off quickly. I have been watching the pair of them from the start and wish them all the best. Ritchie should listen to Maybelle, she is right, don’t run before you can walk. They are wise to concentrate on their business and make a profit. They certainly are a courageous pair,good luck to them!

[@danielbrayne9325]

Hey Rich I'm from Ashbourne in derbyshire go to Derby alot . Great video glad it's working out

[@pokeamaniwillnotbereplaced]

Enjoyed your chat, Richie is an interesting man. Opening a business on credit cards is not advisable but Richie has made it work for him. Wishing you every success now and in the future. Take care GOD Bless you and yours. M

[@oldtimestrengthcentre]

Rich is a top guy. It's a huge risk but we had a good chat when I was out there and I found him & Maybelle to be utterly brilliant people :)

[@ThairishTimes]

Absolutely, they’re good people. I’ve a feeling things will work out with their business

[@oldtimestrengthcentre]

@@ThairishTimes will be making the move soon too. Setting up some Strongman competitions in Phuket and pushing my company products even further.

[@geofferyrobertson6608]

I follow their channel , good interview Pete

[@ThairishTimes]

Cheers Geoffery

[@johntoye4415]

as Arthur Daley used to say, you can tell a man,s destiny by the size of his (wedge), its the same in Thailand, the size of the smile depends on the size of your wallet, if you have no money it disappears quickly, you can take that to the bank

[@mrmicky1172]

They will visit you when your busy for their back handers after 27 years in Thailand with various businesses in Bangkok and Pattaya and the north of Thailand I'm happy to be back in England

[@smifff63]

Excuse my ignorance who is they, is it mafia type protection rackets, police, government?

[@mrmicky1172]

@@smifff63 mine and I think most cases police

[@nzdpnz]

BIB !

[@digitallhm8160]

He went all in. It's called Phuket for a reason.

[@ThairishTimes]

😂😂😂😂

[@DarkoFitCoach]

Richie is great and his wife maybelle as well. Lovely garden cafe they have and hope they succeed big time.

[@johnboyce127]

Putting everything in a Thai ladies name, hope it works out. Will be interesting see what happens down the road. Good luck.

[@user-bs4vb8vh6m]

Nice content 😊👍

[@waynew2835]

Hi, could you pls tell me the name of the condo where this video is shot and the monthly rate? Thanks.

[@Bangkokguitar]

You rock Pete!

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks mate 🙏🙏🙏

[@michaeltaylor3473]

Really interesting chat

[@ThairishTimes]

Glad you liked it Michael

[@woncarlos7494]

Man I just started this one but that one with the dude that was the extrema backpacker and would start the trip spending all his money, what a wild damn story

[@ThairishTimes]

Hope you enjoy it

[@markblake1888]

Richie's a top bloke, always makes me laugh, good video

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks Mark

[@rickrifaa]

A nice guy certainly worth visiting his cafe when in Phuket wish him well for the future

[@ThailandThomas]

Life as a vlogger, never know what the universe is going to trough at you each day. Great interview Pete. Love Richie and Maybelles! Looking forward to more videos.

[@ThairishTimes]

Cheers mate. They’re good people. Wishing them all the best

[@doingthingsdifferently]

The man Richie, another good subject interview. Pete killing it recently 😁🙌

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks ☺️ lots more to come

[@doingthingsdifferently]

@@ThairishTimes Looking forward to coming out there finally in a couple of weeks

[@harryalfonso8788]

Was a follower subscriber of Ritchie and Maybrll and Paddy Doyle channel. Just subscribe to your channel too buddy. Great colab.

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks Harry, I hope you enjoy the content

[@samuelwenborne8390]

It's all in Maybelles name 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@RetiredandLivingthedream]

Did you manage to pay your cards back within the year or is it still ongoing. Best of luck with everything. Nice coffee shop for sure.

[@mirandamcartier]

It’s so amazing to see Paddy yourself and now Richie all come together. You’re my 3 favourite! Living vicariously through you all while trapped in Canada ❤️

[@youwatchme0808]

fingers crossed for Richie & Maybelle. Pete see if Dave from Bkk diaries is avaialable for interviewing, he left us in a rather rushing way.

[@aidanomorgadh1]

Subscribed to help get you over the 15K mark. You have a nice straight interview style that is growing on me. Well done and keep it up!

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks very much. I appreicate the subscribe. Lots more to come

[@mariettathornton5924]

That was an awesome interview Pete! My husband and I have met him and his lovely wife at the coffee garden when we were in Phuket in February this year ……we went to one of his first BBQ when we there and went a couple other times for breakfast & coffee. You’re right about Ritchie…..what you see is what you get and I think he’s such a cool guy! I admire him for making that first move to Thailand & to open the beautiful Coffee Garden😊 We wish him all the best and Thanks for sharing this wonderful video 🙏

[@ThairishTimes]

Glad you liked it Marietta, yep he's a top fella

[@conancol7556]

Fantastic lad ...

[@paulhara3239]

I met Richie & Maybelle at the cafe over Xmas. He's a down to earth kind of guy. Great interview.

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks Paul

[@CanadianNomadBiker]

Putting home & business in Thai wifies name…. better odds @ craps table in Vegas 🙏

[@JohnSmith-fd1ql]

Richie is now living his life by the wisdom of the Buddha. Everything in moderation. A balance between work and leisure🙏

[@bigal2417]

Nothing to do with Buddha

[@thethairishsun]

Best of luck to them both! I'm down there next week and will drop in for a bite to eat... The people looking for money only go to dodgy areas and people not obeying all the laws.. I'd not seen the channel before will check them out. Cheers Pete.

[@ThairishTimes]

That’s good to know mate. Yeah drop in and say hello. Richie’s sound

[@dorteandersen526]

Great interview Pete 😀❤️👍love this place amazing 🤩have followed Richi and Mabel’s in a long time and olso paddy

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks Dorte. It's a cool place mate

[@scottjohnson921]

I love to watch Richie and Maybelle!

[@Ron-rk6iz]

All in her name.........where did I hear that before ? Credit Card money for him to pay including 20% plus interest and he owns nothing. A big gamble but I hope he succeeds nevertheless. He could have just opened a Thai Company or a LTD, it's not that difficult at all.

[@SuperDiasuke]

In Thailand, the only case you have to pay someone off is that your business is illegal or do something illegal like operating a bar late at night.

[@bigal2417]

You beat me to it. Your 100% correct.

[@edgregory1]

Al Capone targeted legal businesses to pay "protection" fee.

[@chrisbarnard5516]

It's probably similar to Vietnam-there's two options. You can start up without the proper certs. and even a license, and then you'll have to pay someone for sure, but you will still be able to operate, just with some monthly "coffee money." If you have all the correct docs/certs etc then they do tend to leave you alone.

[@Chai_Travel]

Good interview Pete 😄 Richie is a nice gent. Haha I wonder what time you shot this as I know we all had a few once I left the party 😝 all the best to Maybelle and Richie! Cheers and stay champ 🏆

[@ThairishTimes]

Monday mate. Bit worse for wear on Sunday hehe

[@margarettownsley9500]

Great vlog it looks very nice at Ritchie’s place thank you Pete for another great interview

[@ThairishTimes]

You're very welcome Margaret

[@KG007patty]

Oh dear so for the sake of 35k baht he didn't protect his share of the business as it's all in her name. What if there relationship goes Pete tong!!! What a donught 😭😭

[@CanadianNomadBiker]

I have watch his channel he’s a right tit really fancies himself & you’re right for 35k baht he puts everything in his Thai buy a wife’s name 😂

[@KG007patty]

@@CanadianNomadBiker Yea total Mug he fronts all the money for the Business, and puts it all in her name who he only married for 5 mins. Watch once she wants him gone he will be up shit creek without a paddle. 😭

[@nzdpnz]

A B S O L U T L E Y ! !

[@nomadicsouls3290]

I enjoy watching Richie’s content, he is very open and honest.

[@ThairishTimes]

Me too, he’s a genuine fella

[@richard3259]

Interesting story! Big fan of this channel, think the concept is very interesting and quite unique..very smart choice!

[@ThairishTimes]

Absolutely agree, that’s why I really wanted to get his story on this channel

[@Bekindloveis]

Interesting interview but how can he say he didn’t use his money but credit cards to open this business cos the next month payment is already due & high interest rates will kick in so its still his money that needs to be paid 😳

[@judyengle7728]

Good video

[@Googlesucks653]

Prison release program?

[@mr.t361]

good one

[@robertmaddelena530]

Enjoyed the interview Pete. It was good to see Paddy end up there in the Garden. You have to respect a man and woman to make a go out of nothing. Much respect to Riche and his lady.

[@ThairishTimes]

absolutely, I have a feeling it will work out for them

[@sweatycrabthailand4262]

Good job. But. Whatever noise reduction technology you are using, pls don't use it again, it's horrendous.

[@ThairishTimes]

What do you suggest?

[@pauldobbs2385]

You missed the main course - had he made any money - I hope so but don’t see how two people can live based on income from a cafe in a backwater - outside as well - no Aircon - cafe looks amazing and saw it as a plot so respect

[@ThairishTimes]

he's making money. YT gets the customers in. They go there to meet him

[@pauldobbs2385]

@@ThairishTimes good, I will go there when in Phuket - on my list

[@pauldobbs2385]

@@ThairishTimes then I guess YT is the driving force rather than the stand alone cafe…..sorry sounding like a right miserable bastard….very good luck to them - just trying to assess and thinking aloud - bollox

[@stephendunning3535]

Think this guy great Pete !

[@ThairishTimes]

He is Stephen and a nice fella too

[@benrobinson9533]

Love both your channels I will say hello and come for breakfast there very soon....keep up the awesome work AAA+

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks Ben

[@wanderlustasia]

Good to see people taking a chance and living the life. Great interview as always Pete

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks mate, I agree. It's great to see someone take the risk and it paying off. Best of luck to them

[@picadosinferno]

Richie is a sound fella, great to see you guys working together.

[@ThairishTimes]

He is indeed. Thanks for watchingp

[@chrisandrews9300]

Class interview. I love to run a club night there again once all covid rules have gone and it starts picking up again in the busy areas. Use to do one near khoasan road & sathon tower & sukumvit doing underground progressive trance & techno & breaks nights bicep kind of stuff the nights were well busy before the covid pandemic came in.

[@ThairishTimes]

Nice one Chris, sounds like a good night out

[@blockchaineducatedintervie2714]

Great video mate- should have popped into Maybelle coffee garden when I was there- keep it up mate.

[@ThairishTimes]

pop in next time mate

[@oywatters9415]

Greetings from sunny Garden of England 🌞 I take my hat off for Richie for what he done and now doing well, very admirable. Hope the business continue to grow from strength to strength. I love your interview format, so relaxing 😊 🙏

[@ThairishTimes]

Cheers mate, yes fair play to Richie for taking the gamble. It’s paying off

[@krakatoa_8180]

In any business there are risks but in Thailand it is very very risky to invest simply because your money you invest isn’t yours hopefully it turns out well for Richie 🙏💪 personally I won’t never invest there not a trustworthy country overall

[@james989]

Really glad you interviewed Richie - have been following their channel for a while. Sitting here in Scotland, it's 5 degrees here so envious of the thai climate! I am thinking about jacking in my job here and moving to China to teach - then spending the holidays in Thailand (covid situation in china is stopping me now though). Just need to build up the courage to do it! Respect to guys like you and Richie who made the jump and can make it work!

[@davidduxbury9246]

Get it done James lad, what you going to regret when you 60? We only get one life but if you do it right one is enough.

[@ThairishTimes]

I second what David says James. Do it with a plan mate

[@james989]

@@davidduxbury9246 @Thairish Times thanks guys. I really wanna do it.

[@james989]

⁠@@davidduxbury9246@ThairishTimes I am moving to China (Guangdong) on Saturday if you ever read this haha. Has taken about 6 months to get a visa and a job but it’s done now!

[@markp5056]

Great interview guys.

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks Mark

[@gordon3063]

Pete , he's Scottish and moved to Derby

[@italodiscool]

Is he allowed to actually work in the shop? I know you need 4 Thai staff for every farang but even then it has to be a permitted job for farang.

[@nzdpnz]

Can work in wife’s biz : )

[@italodiscool]

@@nzdpnz but it depends on the job right. There are certain jobs farang can't do, including shop work...

[@italodiscool]

@@nzdpnz I'm interested as I'm considering opening a coffee shop with my Thai wife in Thailand!

[@paulnolan4464]

Good luck with your business, but for me I would never put my money in the name of a Thai person even if it is a wife, dangerous journey

[@nzdpnz]

U are so correct . . After 8yrs being a good farang atm, although a modest one, we finally ended up with a comfortable lifestyle. BUT everything was in her name . . . 2wks ago , out of nowhere she tells me it’s all over . . Goodbye pack your things. NEVER saw it comming. I can only surmise she finally got to a level of financial security where she didn’t need a husband. Was l that old fool whose soon parted $$$ . . When you love, and loved back equally ,how is one to know your Miss Thailand is not the dream partner you envisaged spending your future with. Life is a Lottery . . .

[@paulnolan4464]

@@nzdpnz yes life is definitely a lottery

[@Ulbre]

I wish Richie & Maybelle every success, although I'm thinking they won't be needing my wishes as they seem to be on their way. Hard work pays off. Phuket was my old stamping ground from the 80's when I was just a wee lad. So many fond memories. Cheers from Chiang Mai :)

[@ThairishTimes]

Nice, I bet it was a different world in the 80's compared to now

[@Ulbre]

True that.....but I also remember the older lads telling me how it was back in the 70's!!! So I guess that there will be folk who come for the first time in 2022 who will one day fondly remember how tranquil 2022 was!!!!!! There is still much to fall in love with this country and I am so glad I did.

[@kleerogers]

Pete, your interviews and videos are getting better all the time, enjoyed this one a lot.

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks mate, much more to come

[@justinrose2491]

Like everything so far,keep going🙏🙏🙏

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks Justin