Off the rails in SE Asia: Why so many expats struggle to live in Asia.

[@TonyMontana-pe6vf]

Great video. Informative, and quite a thought provoking, because I am also an expat myself here in South East Asia.

[@anna_m59]

If you struggle live in Asia you will even more struggle in the States or Europe .

[@LifeWithRilla]

Agreed, I don’t know how people struggle there if you have skills you can do online you’ll be alright

[@3553sean]

@@anna_m59 I agreed too. SE Asia is so affordable if you can’t make it there then you outta luck buddy

[@aeroAdvocate]

Rule Nr 1: Stay away from red-light districts and massage salons, and don't spend all your free time drinking. That already avoids most of the issues that most idiots who get themselves in trouble end up facing.

[@ricg3010]

the worst is to have mental illness in SEA, even China because its something looks down upon and you wont get the help you need (many factors). I used to live in China and one thing that never made the news are the amount of expats that off themselves over there. I know a few...... its sad

[@wills9732]

R.I.P. No Joke Howard. A great soul that left this world to soon.

[@user-wx3lo3eo5h]

If you were a loser barely getting by in your home country, you will be a loser here as well (Thailand, Cambodia, Philippines, Indonesia); if you had mental issues at home, you will have mental issues here; if your only friends are those who work or are customers in the red light district you will have low class friends who are unable to help enhance your quality of life; if you think living in a 25 SqM condo for less than $700 a month is great, just wait a couple months (or weeks) when you feel you have no room to live, accumulate things with no storage space, wish to invite friends over. I have about $5k a month earnings from pension & investments, no rent since I own my 135 SqM condo, low monthly expenses as I don't frequent the entertainment areas, have a daily routine that includes fitness, and all of my friends are locals. Been planning to retire here since 20 years ago, did not do this on a whim.

[@gmm5550]

bragging about nothing..and clearly dont know how much things cost in se-asia..555 U must be..american..they are..."special"

[@northernbohemianrealist]

That Bumrungrad hospital is world class! This video is EXCELLENT! I plan to move to the Philippines, and as part of that plan, avoiding expats will be on my list. There are some great people, but unlike most places where 1% are wacked-out, I think that half can't be trusted.

[@KevinM88TR11]

I learned much of this the hard way. Now i travel and enjoy the food and beaches. Many expats have drug problems but many do not

[@drostly3220]

Grounded.. Good piece..

[@LoganInThailand]

Nice video. Hit some good points people tend to ignore. In 10 years in Thailand I've met so many people who came over here and failed to stay long term because they didn't get the idea that it's their home now. Not a place to just party recklessly until everything turns to shit. Cheap living doesn't mean turning into a wannabe Dan Bilzerian. It should just mean getting ahead.

[@alohastateofmind3565]

Hey Spot, can be true about Hawaii too. Think it's going to be mai tai's and luaus everyday then the realities start to come into focus. Lots of people move to Hawaii end up leaving cuz no can handle.

[@SpotGoesHawaii]

Yup 100%!

[@Paul-s8j]

Did you had a beer or 2 when you shoot the video?

[@thaimanclark]

Have a plan, Thai school, necessary, find a job, easy when you speak Thai, work till you get your Countries pension and retire. Worked for me.

[@DanSi1d1]

Bottom line.....for a comfortable life in SEAsia you need about USD1800 and you need an exit plan for the unexpected.

[@Anomalyy666]

Don't locals live on less than that?

[@DanSi1d1]

@@Anomalyy666 yes, locals do. Though they are citizens and most have family support. Expats need to cover extras like medical. Plus, for many Expats, they will return home.

[@3553sean]

If you’re struggling in Asia, my advice is to go home. Lol

[@kizzik]

Very good advice. I would like to add that if you have a drug problem, please stay away from Southeast Asia. The drug dealers don't play games. The illegal drug laws are harsh with lengthy prison terms and up to a mandatory capital punishment for drug dealers and smugglers. Although I don't exactly know how bad the jail facilities are, I often heard that it makes the U.S. penitentiary system looks like Disneyland in comparison. I've seen several Locked Up Abroad documentaries. The prisons looked nasty as hell. However, if you're a decent and normal person with good intentions, then you will find good educated hard working people who are willing to be your friends. I'm a Vietnamese American, disabled U.S. Army veteran and a retired federal worker. Us Viet Kieu qualifies for a five years renewable visa. We can also apply for permanent residence after six months in the country. We built our retirement villa in 1999 and purchased additional lands in 2007. I'm now 60 but have retired from the federal government's early retirement program since 2021. We will be selling our home in the States and living full time in Vietnam ASAP. Living La Vida Loca, babeee!

[@TonyTorez-h1j]

I lived in Thailand for 15 months on a student visa. Got tired of the scams and bullshit. Sometimes you feel like a bug trying not to get stepped on. It was an interesting experience and I am glad that I did it, but Thailand is not my home. My Thai language skills are limited, so yes, becoming more fluent in the language can be very helpful. I read Thai very very slowly ha ha.

[@SjaakSchulteis]

Well, I have enough income to live in my own country. Difference is that with the same money I can live here as good and I can save money every month. In my country I had a mortgage, here my house is paid for. I live in Thailand, together with my Thai wife. But we don't live for less then 1000$. No need for. But we lead a normal life. No crazy things, but enjoy anyway.

[@paradise6606]

Where's the greenery? To much stimulation for me.

[@thaimanclark]

Goa/Thailand since 1970.

[@JeremyClodfelter]

Stop using my video content. You do not have my permission.

[@livethemoment5148]

Filipino dollars? Wtf? No credibility