What I’ve Learned from Moving to Thailand

[@iPaulLee]

Btw guys. The timing of this upload wasn’t the best, in light of what happened to Donald Trump today. Wishing the best for his recovery as well as America’s.

[@itscooldawgdonteventrip]

yep youtubeur generally plan their videos ahead of time good disclaimer

[@MrH2O1984]

I think it is a great time. Some people need a break from the chaos going on. Great video like always

[@angeloaag]

No need for that my guy, this nation has one catastrophe after another. It’s getting bad and I used to be a savage. I’m just stacking lines of income, bread and credit along with my network. Then its sayonara 👋

[@thecrampler100]

Wtf- who cares, you live in Thailand. Screw American politics.

[@Manuel-v6g]

Just moved to Bangkok two weeks ago by myself, 24 yo from Portugal working online and I must say that I really really like it here. What you said about the values is so true, I never feel the need to show off anything here, literally renewed by wardrobe with unexpensive clothes and now I value connections with people much more. I cant even imagine what my life is gonna look like 1 year from now.

[@acrpthailand3843]

You need to be careful about your safety too. Every country has good and bad points.

[@Manuel-v6g]

@@acrpthailand3843 Well of course, thats what I will find out with time.

[@Sharan-y9p]

Working online like a remote job ?

[@Manuel-v6g]

@@Sharan-y9p remote job and business

[@angeloaag]

Get it my guy, you’re ahead of me I’m only 3 months away

[@thebrucewagner]

I am an American. I started coming to Thailand in 2006. Met my spouse here in 2012. Got married in 2016. We lived in Bangkok exclusively for 7 years. Now, this year, we decided to live 50% in Thailand and 50% in Ohio. We love both, for very different reasons. So alternating 2 to 2.5 months in Thailand, then 2 to 2.5 months in Ohio, then repeat, repeat, etc. That's our plan. So far we are loving it. We own a home in Ohio, and a condo in Bangkok, and a condo on the beach in Jomtien. So Happy! 😊🎉

[@skipper4740]

im thai 33 yrs old, im a food delivery driver i make around 3-4 hundred baht a day, at 60 yrs old government help you only 600 baht a month, i dont want to work till i died so i started studying researching investing in stocks (NYSE)two months ago. i had 50k baht saved, so i invested it and putting in 100 baht everyday for two months my portfolio is up +$600 now, i know its not much for alot of people, for me i have hope now😅

[@johnc3886]

Keep investing; once you build it up to a 'critical mass' (it's relative), it will grow exponentially. Worst thing is to give up on it, and DO NOT margin your account. Stay with large well-established, proven companies...eventually it will make a huge difference in your lifestyle !!

[@skipper4740]

@@johnc3886 thank you for advice, my plan is to invest long term with big companies, right now im investing in 5 stocks NVDA ARM TSM LLY NVO. 5 i think its enough for me.

[@skipper4740]

@@johnc3886 my lifestyle is always low using around 150-200 baht a day with no dept.

[@skipper4740]

@@johnc3886 ever since i started investing i feel like i have purpose, have a goal in life🤗

[@thebrucewagner]

Take half of your income each week and invest it ONLY in Bitcoin (BTC). Nothing else. You will have plenty of money later.

[@bertdominick2958]

Moved to Bkk last month from Arizona and it was the best decision

[@Skkj0802]

Do you have a remote job?

[@bryancole842]

Paul, congrats on this video. I do believe you have found greater purpose for living an uncluttered, uncomplicated lifestyle away from the demands of US/ Western society. Good on you. I’m inspired by your sincerity seen in the dozens of videos I’ve watched on your channel. Thanks again for your generosity in sharing with us. 😊

[@nigeltreadwell1166]

Great video, I’m 33 and heading to Bangkok oct 2024 for the first time.. can’t wait 😜

[@NickSmith-x4s]

You nailed it man. Everyone likes to dump on America, but it still has so many benefits. I grew up dirt poor and my wife is a cuban immigrant. She came at 11 while not speaking a word of english. We both grinded the system and are now doctors in our 30s. We finally paid off student loans and are making around 700 to 800k annually. Everything you said is spot on. I want to use America as a vehicle to generate wealth for the next 10 years and then move to SE Asia to enjoy a healthier and more communial lifestyle. I stayed in thailand for a month in 2020 and going back this year for another month. That whole region just brings me peace. Keep posting dude your videos give me hope that there is more to life than just materials and individualism.

[@tenzinchoegyal4067]

Me to i am left communist China America is the best

[@JetSetJourneys.Podcast]

Thanks for sharing your experience of moving to Thailand! 🌴 It’s incredible how living there can offer such unique insights into culture and lifestyle!

[@djhealy85]

Excellent points. Agree with point 1 Americans could gain some perspective visiting Thailand. Both countries are awesome for different reasons. Side note - Bangkok malls are the best in the world.

[@GinJ1337]

the fashion part is so true. never cared about it so I feel good in southeast asia. can still have a nice gf and friends

[@stephanieh3328]

Great video! LOVE Panetti and LOVE EmSphere! Some of my most fav restaurants in Bangkok are there! Cannot wait to go back to BKK the city I love and hope to eventually move to soon! 🥰

[@JetSetJourneys.Podcast]

Bangkok has such a magnetic energy, right? 🌆 Panetti and EmSphere are fantastic picks - hope your next visit is filled with even more incredible food and memories! 🍜

[@ericbooya]

Awesome video Paul! Thanks for sharing

[@johncasto3105]

Love this video my man - moved to Colombia 1 year ago and can relate in many ways. Different country and culture from Thailand but lots of similarities. I’m in the online space as well but always appreciate the real life content like this - keep it up!

[@1zixen]

Unfortunately that’s the norm in big cities in USA , same here in Los Angeles!! Good for you, as they say, if you wanna fly, get rid of the things that weigh you down! 👍 love Thailand! ❤️

[@hungo7720]

Living cost crisis have plagued the entire Western world and moving to Thailand is an audacious but auspicious on for sure Paul!

[@thebrucewagner]

VERY WELL SAID. 👏🏼

[@curtchesnutt4992]

Good takes today. Agree with all. I consider myself so very fortunate to be an American AND have a place in BKK. Very few other places would I have had the opportunity and means to do both. To be able to live and celebrate the best of both cultures is a gift that I will forever be thankful for.

[@JetSetJourneys.Podcast]

You’re absolutely right - being able to enjoy life in both places is such a privilege! 🌏 Hope your time in Bangkok continues to bring you all the best of both worlds! 😊

[@Wisejena]

Great video a lot of FACTS

[@JetSetJourneys.Podcast]

❤❤❤❤

[@robbiemc596]

You’re spot on. We hold so fast to our causes and it becomes our identity if not consume us. I’ve been planning a few years to make the Thailand move and I’m close. Gotta purge that stuff before I leave and not bring it with me. Thanks.🙏🏾

[@Erik_369]

Great video Paul! Thanks for making it. Probably one of my favorites of yours. I liked hearing your personal perspective on things, what you've learned, what you've experienced, how you've changed.. I've been living n Guadalajara, Mexico for the last three years, as a digital nomad. It's been a great experience, that has changed me. I'd still like to move to Bangkok though, in the next year or two.

[@AjayRohaz]

Great Video Paul :) I loved all the PICS from the past ! I was the same way and have pics of living large. I have found what I really want and it is to have none of it and not have to work another day in my life.....less than 5 years till retired and I have seen and lived for 4 mo. on a project in NYC, but do not like big cities so it will be Hua Hin for me :)

[@ianpatrick23]

Love your message and your story

[@hondainsight421]

Thank you so much for your content I enjoyed your video so much I decided to come to Thailand I'm having a blast I'm planning to come back More often

[@BeTheSuperHeroInYourOwnMovie]

Hey Paul, great video they buried your KZbin link. I had to research to find it. I left Newport Beach California three years ago for Bangkok Thailand. Six SE. Station countries later I ended up in South America. Cheers from Medellin Colombia! 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾🕺🏾 🇨🇴

[@glenloader639]

I came to Asia 45 years ago when Asia was very different compared today!! If you were raised or born in the west compared to the rest of the world you were the lucky 20% financially. The idea that Thai people have this life style of สบายๆ , is only partially true, there are many Thai people who are stressed out, as life in Thailand is expensive for the average Thai !!! The rate of suicide in Thailand is high. If you ask many Thai people in Thai how are you, they will answer ไม่สบาย, when you ask what's wrong jokingly they will say no money and giggle, though behind that giggle there is a lot of worry and stress. Before and just after WW 2 most families lived a collective life style in the west 2 to 3 generations in one house. Come the late 50 to early 60 the economy was very strong and was a major cause of people having independence . Your average Thai person can't afford to live by themselves, life in Thailand for your average Thai is a struggle. Also in Thai society if you don't conform to societies values you will have a very hard time to fit in and be excepted. Many foreigners think the Thai people have this simple life styles but the rules and cultural values are very restricting on how you speak, behave, belief systems such as "face and greng jai " are used to control people.

[@FPJDK]

Thank you for your more insightful take. Grass isn’t as green as some KZbinrs from the West make it appear.

[@acrpthailand3843]

You look a lot younger in Thailand.

[@M.ForEver888]

It was very enjoyable to watch your video, especially because you are so candid about your privilege with an American passport and the ability to spend much more in Thailand with dollars. I believe that the greed for earning more money is more ingrained in the American or European systems. Despite this, in less affluent countries like Thailand, there is also a strong desire for prosperity and better livelihood security.

[@georgequek7996]

I am happy here earned about B500-K a month in BKK Kap!🙏

[@sventhegentleman]

You''re doin it good brother. respect. Enjoy :)

[@mangostickyrice555]

Thumbs up 👍 Paul

[@topgammar3763]

Hey Paul- It's so true that Americans are likely to say something politically correct out of fear of being canceled. I find it very frustrating when I try to get a real answer that deviates from American ideologies. When I express an opinion different from theirs, they often take it very personally and feel entitled to righteousness. Great video!

[@Mike-du1dc]

Good insightful video Paul! Your right about many things & I will say your smart for getting out & exploring the world while your still young. Many get too busy with their nose to the grindstone thinking someday I will be retired & travel etc etc. Sadly when older many can no longer travel. Also living in Thailand yes many pluses & I have to say it is a developing country & while USA is great for all the reasons you mentioned it feels like it is declining rather than developing any further. (Just my opinion based on infrastructure etc ) Anyway thanks again & happy to see a young man with his head on straight that has a better value system as to what is really important in life 😉

[@skybenzal8426]

New subscriber here. Just saw one of your video from MTR. 🤩

[@siddhayogi907]

Excellent vlog, Paul, I hate owning a car, here in America.

[@memmos2]

It’s related. Even we’re earned less than the west but our quality of life not too bad ether.🙏🏽🙏🏿🙏🙏🏻.🌻🌻🌻🚗

[@linda_and_tony]

Great video!😊

[@WanderingMonk55]

Great points. Very healthy to escape the materialism and rat race culture. Finishing up a seasonal job in the US, and will be headed back to SE Asia in October. Can't wait! Will be documenting on my new channel as well. Appreciate seeing your journey in Thailand! 👍

[@sophisticateddelinquency]

what careers would u recommend looking into for remote work to survive in thailand?

[@JetSetJourneys.Podcast]

Great question! 🌍 Careers in digital marketing, graphic design, and content creation are highly sought-after remote options for Thailand - plus, they're flexible and in demand globally!

[@ratedxonic9771]

Hii How are you!! I am soo curious how do you become a real estate agent in thailand. WIfe and I were thinking about moving to Thailand.. Any suggestions?

[@BenchedViews]

Working 7AM to 10PM is criminal!!!!

[@iPaulLee]

Ikr 🥲

[@Uiscebeatha565]

That's not 12 hours

[@iPaulLee]

It’s not 12 hours, she gave an example of a schedule where she works even more

[@angeloaag]

Try 6am to 2am the next day for 7 days in a row. Or just 6am to 12am

[@Uiscebeatha565]

@@angeloaag in Thailand?

[@MsEriKaT]

Did you already speak Thai before you moved to Thailand?

[@MossMini]

The American Dream is alive and well for those that create and bring value to the market. Expats live great lives with "American" success, aka Cash

[@FPJDK]

You could try living in Scandinavia too then. Even more collectivist than Thailand but at the same time as wealthy as America except the wealth is more evenly distributed. Major downside is the climate though unless you are into that climate that is

[@Kushal-v8b]

Digital Nomad lifestyle 😊

[@poetic.voyage]

Just curious, but what visa are you using? Elite? Work visa for the real estate stuff? Something else?

[@NikNikotime]

What other visa's are available if you don't have any savings? My husband and I just got married and were fortunate to honeymoon in Thailand (gifted) for 1 week. I grew up overseas and miss the culture so much. As a couple in our 50's with no savings and ever increasing living costs, it's near impossible to save much let alone 14k for DTV Visa. Are there others that don't require so much in our bank account?

[@JohnDoe-iv7yu]

People aren't angry at America for its past. They are angry about Americas future!

[@niinabiina7147]

And then there are some who are mad about both....

[@mariettathornton5924]

Awesome video Paul! I know exactly what you mean……there are people out there with the ultra materialistic & superficial mentality. I used to think that that happens only in Southern California (I live in San Francisco) but I guess it’s even greater in the big apple! The rat race of keeping up with the Jones if that makes any sense at all 😂 Thanks for sharing your thoughts 🙏🏼 My husband & myself cannot wait to make our move there:)

[@j.k7679]

Living in sweden try to save up to have a better life in Thailand.

[@ModifiedBelle2023]

Kind of wondering if I should find a roommate and just go overseas somewhere lol. I think would be easier overall to do and can potentially find friends and a guy when going

[@maxp2570]

Asians and Thai's in particular are so much more "look what I've got" / brands / logos focused compared people in the West. If you bought that stuff back in NYC it was your own choice to do so.

[@11naa44]

This was a great eye opening video is your gf looking into online business ?

[@11naa44]

I think in America young people from low income immigrant families help their parents more than middle class n upper class families

[@palidamook1767]

สวัสดีค่ะ🙏

[@jacquelynsaenz2111]

The reason why I wanted to move to Thailand is because I'm suffering from a lot from anxiety depression overthinking too much and worry too much Thailand was my missing key to solving all my problems you know what You're so much of all about Thailand I love the Thailand people the language and the series the dramas I also read that they also do support the rights of LGBTQ I'm straight though but I feel happy for the people who deserve to be happy who they love I'm planning to move to Thailand to study there and to make films there movie dramas but not just in one but in like four like Japan Thailand Taiwan South Korea All these four films I'm going to do with Asia but Thailand I'm going to start with the most there's so many things I love about Thailand I wish I was there but going to be time to get there but I'll be there for a trip and then at last I'll finally attend school there I just kept wait I want to see how life is in Thailand Bangkok if this is really the right place for me then I choose the right place for myself

[@onionpeeler2023]

Hey Paul, thanks for the video, did you already know Thai language? Or did you have to learn it from scratch when you moved there? How hard is it to learn it?

[@thebrucewagner]

Lived here for 12 years. No need to learn Thai. Not a word! Everyone speaks English here.

[@Kaitrader]

100% agree with you. So many people in cities like NYC have fallen into the aggressive capitalist trap. They form disingenuous friendships and lead meaningless lives in the pursuit of possessions to validate their existence and status in the eyes of others. This is supported by social media and the general distractions within such societies driven by corporate interests to keep you spending, paying taxes, and wanting more and more. Time flies in such societies because you are always in a rush to keep up with ever increasing expectations. An awful way to live. The culture in Bangkok and a few other cities allows you to focus on giving your life 'meaning', and focusing on the present and on spending quality time doing the things you love the most and getting to meet with genuine people.

[@berniesookie]

I believe America is a great country to be born in. However, today's news about the alleged assassination attempt on Trump has everyone talking. It's quite shocking and concerning.

[@iPaulLee]

Terrible day for America. Very fortunate to hear he is recovering well, and hopefully America does too.

[@kalyasiri]

I never like Trump ... but I am glad he is Okay.

[@carlyndolphin]

London is better than New York. I have lived in both

[@HeatherLewis213]

@@carlyndolphin London is fine if you're old, but it's very slow paced compared to NY. NY has action and excitement, plus way cooler pop culture. American pop culture is the main pop culture of the world, not British.

[@regnorse]

@@carlyndolphin lol londonistan?

[@islandsnow]

What did you do in NYC to have grossed a million dollars?

[@kevinp8108]

E-Commerce

[@dandanvers-kc9is]

probably going to spill the details in his biography

[@kevinp8108]

@@dandanvers-kc9is - In his other videos, Paul said he made his wealth through SHOPIFY e-commerce.

[@kevinp8108]

The United States is undoubtedly an amazing place for opportunities and to make unlimited amounts of money but Thailand has the environment to make a better life and a peaceful place to retire.

[@wayne9489]

😊

[@BeTheSuperHeroInYourOwnMovie]

4- BOOKS 📚 1. THINK AND GROW RICH 2. THE SECRET 3. THE 4 HOUR WORK WEEK 4. RICH DAD POOR DAD ! 💰

[@Uiscebeatha565]

Seems like you had a hard reset 🙏

[@RealSerie26]

You made some great points. Even if you are dirt poor in America, you are still in the top 10% in the world. And ANY able person can succeed either in the corporate world (guaranteed student loans, so college affordability is not an issue), the military (one of the highest paid) or through entrepreneurship. But it takes hard work so people rather blame someone else, slavery or the government.

[@bobgoodi-jd4dx]

The main reason you ended up in The Kingdom of Thailand is because you yourself created that Karma bro. Honestly, I can see that. Thanks for sharing bro

[@ww3k]

Dang, pay in Thailand is so low!

[@panangiveon8220]

👍♥️💖🌸🎉

[@Infinity-woo]

Thailand is wealth not money making it's collectivism that keeps a nice life going for the day. Not like a rat race chasing the money that you have to keep up the competitiveness everyday.

[@EfficientMan]

Well, as you mention you can argue in US, you can say something bad about the government and argue with someone, as far as I know you cannot do that in Thailand, you cannot talk bad about the Thai Royals, it is at least frowned upon. Not so democratic... so democracy comes with arguments.

[@curlbryant]

Thailand really makes people look like they're homeless I can relate

[@animero4835]

Can i help you as a video editor & thumbnail designer with affordable prices!

[@SportsIncorporated]

You go to NYC to make money, you go to DC to get involved in politics/gov, you go to Boston to be smart,...

[@regnorse]

how does Boston achieve that?

[@SportsIncorporated]

@@regnorse (At one time I would have said you go to Silicon Valley and SF to start a startup.) OK, supposedly people in Boston value how smart you are. The academic papers you've produced, the Nobel prizes you've won, etc, etc,... Boston has five universities. It's a college town. Smart people go to MIT, Harvard, et. al. They are smart before and after. The remark I made I think originates in a Paul Graham essay.

[@EmiliyaFilippou]

you can buy happy life anywhere in the world, it is only a budget thing. never seen a rich western man with an average thai living in thailand. thailand is looking for a 10 years old car with 10 000 mileage, cause you do not have the money for a new one. Anyways it takes you from A to B. When will you see a thai woman working abroad and sending money to her husband and 2 children ?! Try to date a Thai woman , that makes 2000 dollars, then you consider that is love. It is always comfort over love.

[@scb625]

Your gf is beautiful.on top of yhat good sttitude 🎉❤

[@Mandobanks]

Next goal, retire your girl bro

[@Radiancegrace]

If I may be so blunt the majority of Americans live from a split mind and separation. Unification is missing. Mistrust, and a large part of folks holding each other suspect with little to no regard for harmony and yes Americans are spoiled myself included. In my thought system I think every American that relocates to Thailand needs to take $13000 right off the top of whatever money being brought into their country and use it to put a Thai child through school. This relocating without service to Thailand in some manner simply escapes me. It’s not our country. We are guests and going there to live more cheaply, seek women, and imbibe in any substances alcohol or not is not something the Thai culture needs. I am not saying everyone goes with either poor intent or me, me, me attitude, yet a lot do. I am thousands of miles away grateful to someday be able to kiss the ground Thailand is planted/rooted on and be of service to the culture. It’s insane these gracious people are working the hours they are for the little compensation they get when somehow a lot of Americans have more. And I am aware a lot of Americans at present aren’t feeling the love in the states yet for any to simply relocate and not contribute in some manner doesn’t sit right in my soul. I hope you are treating your girlfriend like the queen she is -it seems so. We can contribute so much to the culture for anyone moving there 🙏🏻

[@znavarros]

does your gf expect you to give her money every month?

[@iPaulLee]

No, she’s pretty independent minded when it comes to finances. But I do like to be a provider and pay for the bills and food

[@HelloThere-uu8ln]

Hey Paul. Saw you on CNBC's Make It and checked out your vids and I have to say that, man, a lot of this just feels tone-deaf. So like, maybe it's just me, but doesn't it feel nauseating to be sitting across from your partner talking about this amazing life you live for $2k a month, comparing that to the 10k+ a month it probably cost you to live in NYC, as she's sitting there telling you about how she works from 7 AM - 10 PM for $41 dollars a day? And in the same breath you have the gal to talk about how the simplicities of life are all you need while she eats a pizza worth 5 hours of her daily salary? Something tells me if you were to ask her if she wanted to work 15 hours a day for $40 in Bangkok or work 8 hours in America for 5 times the pay, she'd probably start packing her bags. I imagine many Thai people would. Paul, is it possible these joys and simplicities in life aren't inherent to Thailand? Maybe Thailand is amazing because of Geographical Arbitrage? I've gotta say, I've watched a few of your more recent videos and it honestly feels like you're fearmongering. You paint the US as this huge rat race where everyone is out to get one another, all we do is argue about political party lines, and cities are filled with crime and hate. But there are tons of communities where people help one another, people smile as they pass by, and people are just generally kind. I get NYC can be hectic but I live over here in Austin, Texas and I have a group of friends who always have my back, I can knock on my neighbors door at 2 AM and they wouldn't hesitate to answer, and life is generally great except for one major thing I'll mention soon. I think what makes Thailand (or Colombia, or Bali, or Vietnam, or wherever expats congregate) so amazing is that you're able to live a simple life of playing with your dog, going to the gym, eating amazing meals for breakfast lunch and dinner but most importantly not having to WORK because of the cheap cost of living. Your situation is different since you were like a millionaire, but the vast majority of the people watching your channel hate WORK and the stress that comes with it. They hate the idea of working all day every day and retiring at 65+ juuuust in time for cancer to rear its ugly head. If you asked me if I wanted to live a life where all of my needs are met and I had to choose between an American city of my choice or Bangkok I'd choose America every time. Believe me, I've watched countless hours of Bangkok cost of living videos, vlogs, etc. Thailand is an amazing, beautiful country that opens up a lot of opportunities for people born in the West. But none of it would be possible without the millions of people working 16 hour days, day after day, year after year, for a mere fraction of what we make.

[@ellvtv2314]

You don't need to be afraid of being canceled for stating your mind, especially if you are coming from a place of empathy. Those who complain about cancellation are those ones who want to say really horrible things about minorities or marginalized communites. Remember when you had the interviewed the ladyboy, and those rabid conservatives were foaming at the mouth posting the most bigoted comments with anonymity. They just want to be able to say those thing in person without consequences. They deserve to be called out.

[@kleerogers]

I contacted you a few times about renting a condo in your building, never heard back from you, what gives?

[@paulhong6419]

Less stress also equals 🟰 Longer life. You probably extended not only the quality but also the quantity(lifespan)by at least 7 to 14 years by choosing Thailand over Manhattan. 👌

[@WinnerTube]

Bro I lowkey feel like were just different 🥷🏼 but with very similar experiences in life lol. You did NY, I did MIA. It was cool, but wasn't me*. Both got thai girls, the list goes on lol. Like money is cool but I met a lot of "rich losers"

[@iPaulLee]

The come up is real 💯