Why I'm LEAVING Thailand after 17 Years!

I interview Ozzi Jarvinen founder of Iglu, a remote IT software company. Ozzi started Iglu from his spare bedroom in Chiang Mai and now over 10 years later employs over 250 people. However, Ozzi is leaving Thailand and has what I think is a very valid reason to leave. In this interview we discuss why he's leaving and how he grew his company Iglu. #thailand #digitalnomadinthailand #thailandbusiness
Ozzi's Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/ozzijarvi...
Iglu Thailand: iglu.net/thailand/

[@martypoll]

I retired at 55 in 2011 and in 2017 I moved to Bangkok after 41 years in the San Francisco Bay Area. I love it here. I’ve always lived in suburbs and this is my first time living in a big city. The city environment doesn’t bother me at all. Air quality is an issue in Bangkok from about mid-December through March. The few worst days I’ve also experienced in the US. It mostly is due to agricultural burning in Thailand and the SE Asian region. We are building a house in the Isaan countryside so I will leave Bangkok next year. I would never want to work here. I am happy to have made my money in the US and to enjoy it here now and put distance from US politics and culture.

[@nightrider12soul]

In the north is worst.In Chiang Mea and Chiang Rai is quite bad. Got a bit better in last two years.When I stayed for few days in Mae Sae the balcony off my hotel was full off ashes. But I still love Thailand.Best place to live now in my book.

[@theghostoftravel]

im in the SF Bay Area as well brother, cant wait to retire in the philippines or thailand and i wont look back, its not for everyone but for me, it has everything i need.

[@ToyotaCamroad]

After living 13 years in the east the move temporarily back to the west was a painful cultural shock and a mistake. The lack of consideration for other people, Rudeness, selfish and often dangerous behavior, and the huge cost increase for everything are not worth it. The food also tastes better in the east. 😘

[@danielebasile3957]

which country in the east and which in the west you refer to? BR

[@ToyotaCamroad]

@@danielebasile3957 Japan for the east and The Netherlands for the west

[@danielebasile3957]

@@ToyotaCamroad where in EU? Some countries are pretty shittier than others

[@ToyotaCamroad]

@@danielebasile3957 Most selfish I found was the netherlands and also the rudest

[@kw3147]

The food is more healthy in the east, as long as you forget about the chemicals dissolved in the soup and the pesticides on the veggies.

[@jackmac7777]

Glad to hear this guy mentioning the air quality. Its a very real issue. Deserves to be spoke about more. Or nothing will be done about it.

[@ThairishTimes]

Absolutely Jack, especially as it’s getting worse every year

[@LEObondTraveller]

It's very different to live back in the western world after being immersed in Thai culture and people for many years. The first year back may be great but then it kicks in how sterilised and homogenised the western world has become. There are many great parts of Thailand without air problems if you so choose. Good luck.

[@Boddav]

Returned to the USA about 3 weeks ago.I feel as if I landed on a Lonely Planet.Especially when I'm paying 3 bucks for coffee. I miss my 30 baht Americanos 24/7 at the 7/11 in Silom and having the Nong Chomsi BST right outside my hotel .Never had to pay more than 44 baht to get anywhere I needed.Paying $4 for a gallon of gas makes me yearn for the LOS.

[@destinationsunknowntheroadsles]

I agree the western world sucks I can,t stand the states but ......

[@VanTran-ne4yf]

if you think he moving back to Finland, you are not an international travellers. People like him will die overseas, his country only a memory from childhood with family and school friends. Both of them going to face racism and discrimination in Finland {sleep with a bin}

[@dotamaze]

The real reason is no matter how long you stay, you do not let citizenship or any right to buy land or house. Thailand wants only foreigners with tourist status.

[@LEObondTraveller]

@@dotamaze and they should keep it that way! Retain their Thainess because that's the reason we go there.

[@confucius247]

6 months in Finland and 6 months in Thailand sounds like the way to go, preferably somewhere in Thailand where there is no smoke issues. Great interview and deserves to semi-retire at his age. I retired at 55 some 7 years ago and am still bring in the bacon, effortlessly, as the old saying goes, money makes money. That said, you have to go through the ringer for years to get it, then it's all smooth sailing.

[@truthsayerq7264]

You talk about your achievements in such a smug, self-congratulatory manner, not an attractive trait. I made €330,000 only last month....do you admire more now that you know what I earn??? Be a little more humble.

[@johnnylima784]

@@truthsayerq7264 now YOU are the one sounding smug!! do you feel superior now that you have flexed your muscles??? 2 wrongs don’t make a right!you have just proven you are no different than what you have accused the above person to be. Well done 👍 He was merely trying to make the point that getting to where he is now in his life wasn’t an easy overnight occurrence. Think you misunderstood this though….

[@jeb419]

I’m happy for you. I need to come up with a way to work remotely and build a business so I can do that.

[@Joey71420]

You should of stopped half way through your paragraph old man

[@confucius247]

@@Joey71420 Lots of jealous keyboard warriors here, you fit right in. Glad to have rubbed the salt in.

[@martinpeacocke8968]

Great interview! Nothing stays the same for ever. We change, circumstances change, I think the thing to do for a lot of us is be flexible. Live wherever you feel fits you best at the time. Always have a back up plan. You can always go back to your old life.

[@ThairishTimes]

Wise words Martin, I like that

[@jurgschupbach3059]

There is no old life who is the same.......period

[@malikaham3583]

Live where you feel that you're respected.

[@jefflinton]

The back up plan goes without saying. Just don't trust complete strangers and ex pat's. The Western hemisphere is actually worse than the East,I mean Ireland? Is it even an option? A great way to take advantage of the current situation in Ireland (let's face it they can't even elect a government) is to lease your property and live off the desperation of the current generation. They're a guaranteed source of income and you've a monthly income for nothing. For €1600 a month you can live like a lord in Thailand, especially outside Bangkok. That's just one suggestion. Alternatively,you can profit from the Irish incompetence by selling your larger property,buying a smaller one in Ireland. Then take the capital saved and invest in business or live off the money as an ad infinitum holiday doing border runs. Just two suggestions to take advantage of Ireland. There's

[@ThairishTimes]

@@jefflinton He's moving back to Finland

[@gilllawson2214]

I’ve been living in Thailand for over 3 years. The thrill of living here has dwindled a good bit. So I’m thinking 1 more year and then the Philippines 🇵🇭 or back to America.

[@mr.dreamboy8259]

You will be overwhelmed in the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@Netizense]

@@mr.dreamboy8259 Overwhelmed? Is that a good thing or a bad thing?

[@birdy2330]

too many usa homeless

[@paulkonye8380]

Great interview and fascinating businessman. You've really found your niche with these interviews, Pete. As a 24/7 youtube consumer, I am a bit tired of the street food challenges so interviews like this really hit the spot. Look forward to your future tête-à-têtes.

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks Paul, I've more to come mate

[@Patricksstealthvanlife]

I swear i will give up eating all together if I have to watch another youtuber shoving Thai food in their gob while looking like they are experiencing an orgasm !!! 🙄🙄🤣🤣🤣

[@BrassLock]

What a fascinating interview Pete; your speaker was very relaxed and informative, giving clear thought to his answers. When I look at old videos of journalists interviewing famous people, I'm shocked at how little they prepare for their guests, and talk over their answers, or repeat grunts and "yep yep" noises. You, on the other hand ask interesting questions and listen to the answers 🤩

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks Dav, glad you like this style. I tend not to interrupt so the audience can hear the full story

[@patrickdoyle2510]

Great interview. Brought back memories of trying to land on Koh Samui from Bangkok in the middle of Indonesian burning season. Insane time.

[@twentyrothmans7308]

Ozzi: "I was never really a good programmer." I love this, it's the right attitude.

[@ThairishTimes]

Absolutely

[@Bangkokguitar]

Bravo. You are quickly becoming my most favorite Thai channel for expats. Do not change your format, it is as near to perfect in so many ways!

[@ThairishTimes]

Thank you very much mate. Truly humble after reading this

[@cber5077]

I left China in 2013 for the same reason - air quality, but it was mostly because I didn’t want my children to grow up in that environment as who knows what health problems they might develop over time. We ended up moving to Malaysia and have been pretty happy here.

[@krisb-travel]

for some reason i fell in love with KL, been going there (before covid) 3-4 times a year for a month each time... i dont know why i just feel so warm and homey when im there. For no real reason.

[@fitta74]

Spoiler alert

[@midnightsun1728]

@@krisb-travel You might also want to check out Penang island if you're up for a more laid back atmosphere.

[@krisb-travel]

@@midnightsun1728 thanks yer its on the list for this year, just got back from malaysia a few days ago, the usual KL and this time added JOHOR too. Great place.

[@midnightsun1728]

@@krisb-travel Food prices ain't cheap in Johor due to the proximity to Singapore. 3x the currency makes Singaporeans a lavish spender in the eyes of the Johoreans.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Amazing video and very captivating as always. Air pollution is really a problem here. I cant even see the sunset half the time. Well done Pete🍻

[@ThairishTimes]

Yes mate especially these days

[@bigboypantsgolf]

Great interview! His tenacity and entrepreneurship is only exceeded by his easygoing style.

[@jaymo8206]

I left Bangkok after 8 years. Pollution noise traffic cops etc. But, I stayed in Thailand, went south to a small coastal-Beach-farming area and havent looked back.

[@Southeastasiantraveler]

I have never heard of anyone leaving Thailand due to air quality, but it does make sense. Hopefully the world moving to greater electrification over the next couple of decades might alleviate the situation.

[@lumtavon1952]

Living in Thailand also 12 years can understand the logic of leaving. My first 4 years I did live in BKK and now I cannot understand that whenever I go back. Just the dirt, the heath is just too much to live an acceptable life. So did move north and enjoy spring time back in Europe as the temperature just gets too high. Going green fast is the only way out to create a decent life in Thailand but as I did hear in the video not profitable enough for politicians.

[@thomasm2806]

I lived in south east asia for a while and started to get sick of the usual problems. I went back home to canada and was happy for maybe 6 months before I once again started to despise it here. The people look miserable and nobody knows their neighbors. I do well with women where ever I am but canadian girls are militant social justice warriors that will die alone as crazy cat ladies. Nobody looks happy here. I am already packing my shit and headed back to asia. I took for granted so many things like smiling people, sunshine, culture, girls that dont rant about social justice and so on. there is even a weird depressing vibe in vancouver that has bad energy. South east asia is far from perfect but my god the west is such a bummer. The woke movement is a disease that will break the western world.

[@jeb419]

Same in the US.

[@thomasm2806]

@@cvcoco are you living in a big city? i found myself loving asia again when i left those mega cities for smaller communities. less traffic. less pollution etc. i personally love cambodia as the people are very sweet and chill. phnom penh is a capital city with out the major downsides of places like bangkok and manila. i also like living just outside of pattaya in thailand as i could find very cheap houses for rent. had my own garden and lots of space to stretch out. philippines can be a struggle but again i found some townhouses just outside of angeles city for $300 a month. i personally enjoy asia more when the big city problems disapear. cheers

[@towaritch]

@@cvcoco don't worry it's exactly the same in Western Europe, you are not alone friend.

[@happycook6737]

Lol. Thai women are desperate to land a foreigner who has more money than them so Thai honeys will pretend to be easy going, man flattering, tee hee hee, docile, dream boats until you get married. Canadian women don't need you so they can be their true selves. Most of my male friends who married Japanese,Vietnamese, and Thai honeys got a huge, bad shock and by then there were babies coming along. There are great women in every culture, just keep your eyes open broh.

[@happycook6737]

@@cvcoco At least you can marry a local and then buy a place. Often expat women can't. Pick your woman carefully. There are some gems and a whole lotta yucky ones.

[@themountainwanderer]

Fascinating. Such a humble person, but so successful.

[@user-tt5xj5ib1e]

Great interview, it was great to hear his story and insights. Thank you :) 😃

[@trevor6026]

Great interview Pete! As many have stated before: you're a a great interviewer. Keep it up!

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks very much Trevor, more to come mate

[@lliamjurdom9505]

I like Northern Europeans Scandinavian's, they are so genuine ...

[@nuttykiss7641]

Good luck to everyone in the new country from Thailand☺️❤️

[@ThairishTimes]

🙏🇮🇪🇹🇭

[@pryortuck]

Very good interview. Enjoyed listening to another business owner.

[@danieltyler9661]

Your interviews are always smooth and professional. Great job. Enjoy listening.

[@ThairishTimes]

Thank you very much Daniel ☺️

[@astazou1720]

Even with the few sociopaths Pete interviewed !

[@janec4]

What a great interview. Really enjoyed the way this entrepreneur speaks and love his candor. He's very positive and carries himself very well. I hope you do another follow up interview with him in the future

[@nl3808]

He is a Finn. Finns are good. See above.

[@reoun1654]

I moved my family from Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam because of the pollution issue as well back to Australia which was great but like others have noted its tough back here financially and socially boring as hell!

[@yogawithandy]

There’s no substitute for clean air and one more thing. Clean water. Great effort Ozzi. Good luck with your future.

[@gazh9913]

Another deadly interview Pete! Knocking it out the park. Great work

[@ThairishTimes]

Thank you very much Gaz

[@kongung563]

Good luck on you Ozzi. The personality that you have if you are into a politics and would be the honest politician and I would like to see you driving with your determination and you will secure your government role and be honest and good politician. Wish you the best. From Australia 🇦🇺.

[@masteryancodesan]

It's not the interview format, it's that you are a great interviewer. You set the subject at ease. Thanks for the entertainment.

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks very much Ryan for this compliment. More to come

[@masteryancodesan]

@@ThairishTimes keep going bro

[@TWCH]

This was a fabulous interview on many levels Pete. Well done.

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks Charlie

[@jacquiet6040]

I use to suffer from migraines from stress then it moved to my stomach. Questions to ask: Pain in the neck - Who's giving you the pain in the neck. Stomach pain - Who or What is turning your stomach. etc.

[@pravda999]

12 years in Thailand. I am also leaving due to (1) pollution, (2) a countryside full of garbage and insecticides, (3) corruption, (4) very very limited freedom of speech

[@ThairishTimes]

Want to do an interview?

[@1MinuteFlipDoc]

where are you moving to now?

[@user-go5vl9rv4p]

Even though you've had such a bad thing But you can live up to 12 years. i respect you very much Well, I would probably move out from the first year.

[@brendanbarry890]

I’d like to Hiep you work with your nervous system. Please stop in to Hawaii on your way home. LomiLomi practitioner based on oahu.

[@champagneshade6249]

Where have you found that looks better?

[@pierrepoirier7821]

Great interview , always enjoy watching them

[@ThairishTimes]

Thank you Pierre more to come

[@kastelvetro1491]

i left thailand in 2006, never ever once regretted it. how people like it today i have no idea, thailand up till around 2003 was magical.

[@happycook6737]

They like it today because they never saw it before. My first visit was 1999. Thai people were kind to me. They all wanted to know where I had come from and why I was in Thailand once they realized I wasn't a sexpat sort of person. Been back many times. Beautiful place.

[@1967MGC]

I vacationed with my parents as a child back in about 1978. I recall there was only one hotel on Patong Beach and the area was virtually deserted. Chiang Mai also wasn't a tourist trap at the time. Overall Thailand was great back then. Hong Kong, during the same trip, was a smog trap! One of my favorite memories of Asia was Malaysia's Fraser's Hill and the Cameron Highlands. And for a hungry teen the resort buffets on the beach, complete with the pig with an apple in its mouth and ornate ice sculptures, were impressive.

[@fenemonia428]

So what should be doing, going back to 2003, or accept it what it's today, just came back from Thailand and loved there , yes, crowded, traffic jam , caos etc which what makes Thailand(Bangkok) is Thailand, not like sanitised, lifeless western cities

[@1MinuteFlipDoc]

where did you move to after thailand?

[@themountainwanderer]

I think environmental factors are easily overlooked by people dreaming of a permanent warm weather getaway location. Pollution, noise, water quality are all issues that should be considered. Which is why I hope to be able to travel for much of the year, while still keeping a base in Europe or North America.

[@creamydistortion]

Just live in a more natural, rural area, and avoid the tourist traps - problem solved.

[@VooDooMaGicMan81]

@@creamydistortion Exactly! Hilarious how the globalists want to move everyone into cities while calling themselves 'Gaia friendly' and then people are surprised how badly polluted these cities get!

[@Regi869]

That also has it's drawbacks. No entertainment/infrastructure. Boredom etc. @@creamydistortion

[@erwingreen5355]

Hi Pete, that was a great interview,very interesting indeed. Good job. 👍👏😄

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks Erwin 😊

[@user-ys9kp1xx6t]

Over the past few years, I have noticed a lot of foreigners relocating from Chiang Mai to Phetchabun Province. I hope they will not destroy the province I live in. Phetchabun Province is a province that is surrounded by mountains and tourist attractions. Khao Kho and Phu Thap Boek, which have only evergreen forests It is a province where the cost of living is 2 times cheaper than Chiang Mai.

[@ThairishTimes]

I've never been there but I've heard good things I'm guessing others have too

[@jasenwright1178]

You hope 'who' will not destroy the province you life in? Surely not the foreigners moving there, as your sentence implies!

[@user-ys9kp1xx6t]

@@jasenwright1178 Hope you can understand for using my language. I mean pm won't happen to my province. Average pm is still low.

[@billyburi-baps]

clearly you haven't been to the south of the province, where we are 3 months into the sugar cane cutting and burning season. The local Police will never take any action when the fields are alight, cos the farmers are their relatives......

[@davidconnelly2008]

I have just relocated from Phuket to Petchabon my wife has land and a house We have bought my daughter a couple of plots of land close to our house It’s so much better than Phuket and my daughter can run around and not have to worry about cars trucks and motorcycles The school is wonderful and life is way cheaper here Beautiful scenery and the locals are great

[@llttf]

Good interview. You always get the best out of your guests.

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks very much ☺️☺️🙏

[@rickrifaa]

Another excellent , honest and interesting interview .

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks very much Richard

[@vvdv3444]

I met Ozzi in 2006/7 in Chiang Mai. The pollution is a big issue if you are wanting to live long term. It is my biggest problem too. The air is better in the deep south. But it is very hot down there. There are other big problems for long term living. Not being able to easily start businesses or work in many industries or own your own land. If you are not a citizen here you have very few rights unless you are willing to put all your assets and businesses in some one elses name.

[@wayner1272]

Very interesting man, i looked at chiang mai a few years ago, lovely place but i lime cycling and started noting the polution there, its a shame as otherwise its a great place, good luck in finland Ozzi

[@roybaht]

Sadly the problem is not only air quality. Thailand seems intent on basing their economy more on industrial production than on tourism. With the EEC in Rayong/Chonburi and a similar industrial area planned for south Thailand, I fear we will see fewer pristine beaches and more oil slicks. Great interview, Pete!

[@ThairishTimes]

I certainly hope not Roy, but things seem to be getting worse and if there's money to be made the state of the environment could easily be overlooked

[@mixalis6168]

Where in the South ??

[@destinationsunknowntheroadsles]

@@ThairishTimes It already is the environment seems the last of the government's concerns. It is all about $$$ and in the end money won,t save us.

[@destinationsunknowntheroadsles]

Let us not forget their so-called Health Minister is a joke. What degree does he have? Would like to see it.

[@ronhughes4580]

@@mixalis6168 Prachuap Kiri Khan

[@TheThaiLife]

This is really interesting. I agree about the air quality but I’m just not sure if it’s more or less healthy than a super cold environment. But, a great to try new things. I’ve been in Thailand for about five years and I also have a business based in America. I’m really happy to see people here that are working and doing cool things. They are very rare. I’m sorry to see him go.

[@ThairishTimes]

Yes for sure. He's a very switched on guy. It was a pleasure to here his insights about business

[@magamike1800]

I did 10 years in Thailand. After 5 years in New Zealand I am moving back. The west is falling to bits.

[@brianwarshow129]

The east is falling just as rapidly, jing jing, na?

[@magamike1800]

@@brianwarshow129 Govt remains small in Thailand and the middle class is growing. My go hook.

[@brianwarshow129]

@@magamike1800 ??? You must be joking, eh? Poot len mai ?

[@magamike1800]

@@brianwarshow129 Nope. Been here since 2005 and the country seems to be humming.

[@brianwarshow129]

@@magamike1800 Interesting, been here since 96' and the vast majority of working class Thais seem to think differently. I suppose just like anywhere, it depends on which social strata you speak with more, much like our respective native countries. Cheers, Khop phom.

[@danielcharlesfilms2897]

Hey man this was a great interview. Thanks for sharing it.

[@ThairishTimes]

You’re welcome 🙏🙏🙏

[@johnvicary9276]

i have been in thailand 29 yrs and my concern about air quality has increased alot in the last few years as the need for business, specifically cars for more and more people and the pollution from road construction and of course high humidity and temperature mixing with the pollution - covid of course has put more obstacles on mobility but i'm looking to find a location in thailand with better air quality or if that fails finding another country - a serious problem

[@nomadicsouls3290]

More great content Pete, you have a good thing going on.

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks mate ☺️

[@nokchilton1562]

Oh this is very interesting walk of life indeed!! I agreed with pollutions in Thailand particularly in Bangkok where I come from. I can’t wait to come back to England quickly enough after been in Thailand for 4 weeks. Good luck with the move to Finland 🇫🇮. I love Finland 😻. This is a very good interview again. Thank you Pete

[@ThairishTimes]

Yes I really hate the pollution and it seems to be getting worse each year

[@josephrobi6806]

Same in Philippines air pollution cannot wait to go back to North America I would take winter before air pollution

[@chestermosburger3113]

Finland is an interesting place- I'd love to visit.

[@Hanamichi6666]

amazing interview, subscribed! this guy is so cool!

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks mate ☺️☺️

[@mangoking787]

I feel sad for this gentleman for leaving Thailand after 17 years. To me i dream of Thailand every day. I do go to Thailand every year. But because of this bloody pandemic. I haven't been able to go to my favourite holiday country [Thailand] I wanted to settle in Thailand when I went to Phuket in 2000 but foreigners are not allowed to buy property only a Condo. I have traveled quite bit, but Thailand is very close to my heart. I wish this gentleman all the best in the future, and I hope whatever he endeavours is the right decision. Good Luck.

[@DavidWilliams-qr5yj]

You have some inaccuracies in your post/comment foreigners can buy property they cannot buy land. You can lease the land and build or buy a house on the land however annual leases are still a good idea you do not have to own the property to make a profit the fact is you can easily invest cash and with the capital gains earnings pay for renting a property and still maintain your principal equity. Lots of options

[@luxuryseaviewvillas6744]

@@DavidWilliams-qr5yj again, let these people get phased out of competing with us in Thailand. As you said, he's wrong to begin with. But even if he isn't, the Westernized indoctrination of "own your own house or you're a failure" negatively impacts so many people.

[@creamydistortion]

It's actually cheaper to rent a house here. Just avoid the tourist traps and big cities.

[@creamydistortion]

@@luxuryseaviewvillas6744 I'm with you, 100%. You have a great attitude! We'll be thriving after the dust settles and the weak people leave... :-)

[@rockinvida1960]

There was never a pandemic mate. Only a made up propaganda war on TV...this is the Great Reset. A worldwide totalitarian revolution.

[@allanhowe6569]

Great interview, very interesting people you interviewing. Definitely creating an unique KZbin channel based in bkk. Look forward to more interviews.

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks Allan, i’ve 5 more filmed just need to edit them

[@lollofunky]

I enjoyed this interview !!

[@jimmccann3856]

Great video! And his reason for leaving took me completely by surprise. (I dont know why he didnt try Hua Hin. I lived there for a year in 2005. Right on the ocean, so a good breeze. And the place was full of Finns when I was there.)

[@ThairishTimes]

I just checked the air quality in Hua Hin and the aqi is high. The smoke blows over from Indonesia and Cambodia too ugh

[@Michibz57]

very interesting interview, thank you. It lets me thinking, i am in Bangkok for four years, working with my german company remote too

[@ThairishTimes]

Cool, many people would love to do that

[@taxitoloei2055]

The air pollution stuff is absolutely crackers when you consider the lengths the world has gone to stop people catching the rona. A Canadian pal of mine in the North complained about the air quality to the authorities as he has young kids. You know what they replied? - “Keep your kids indoors then!” 😖

[@ThairishTimes]

Terrible, we’ll know the extent of it in 10-15 years. Cancer cases will soar. Breathing in smog all day everyday for months on end will kill people early

[@erikjanse3994]

Very nice interview!

[@RoonerTheLooner]

Great interview! Thanks.

[@ThairishTimes]

You’re welcome Ronnie

[@tomoconnell2858]

Great interview. Thanks

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks Tom

[@paulhank7967]

I agree with the air pollution. I suffered inflamed sinuses. As soon as I left Thailand, and returned to England, my sinuses cleared up. The headaches and coughing was awful.

[@nofood1]

My sinuses are still rekt after 2 years in Thailand, never had this issue in my life, any tips?

[@mezzanine3362]

@@nofood1 only nose shower every morning and evening with seasalt and natron...drink hot ginger with lemon and kurkuma and stuff liek that

[@LaoSoftware]

You should see the smog in Los Angeles, California. The air pollution is just as bad in Thailand.

[@paulhank7967]

@@LaoSoftware I was there in 2009 and there was forest fires. Day was like night with the smoke blotting out the sun.

[@thanaang1455]

Don't stick to one place, during dry season, you can stay in the southern Thailand.

[@mentorinspired]

I'm a huge fan of Ozzi's Off Grid Cottage. I actually hope to create similar own day myself.

[@ThairishTimes]

It’s fantastic. I’d love to see it

[@thefellcor]

There are places in Thai where the smoke is very bearable and last only weeks. There is absolutely need for moving out 6 months if one is based in CM, but certainly not required in some other states.

[@AdvisorDanny]

Wonderful interview

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks mate

[@Mozzermarr10]

Another fantastic interview Pete!

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks mate

[@jimmyboysmovies1972]

He’s has tried so many things and found the one that suited him best 👌👌 he’s made a success and now can enjoy it . As we get older our health becomes more important and if he feels that right for him and his family then fair play great vlog 👌👌

[@ThairishTimes]

Well said Jimmy

[@marcp108]

You ask really good questions - interestingly i am currently doing a dissertation on Thai Education.

[@ThairishTimes]

Nice, that sounds interesting

[@christurner3857]

I enjoyed the interview Pete, far more interesting than travel vlogs. Great to hear a foreigner making good in Thailand, particularly overcoming the bureaucracy. Although the pollution is a major factor, living in CM, it appears there's also a desire for new opportunities and experiences. Returning to the west is not necessarily a hard move, I did it after 9 years in Asia, then spent 17 years building a business in UK, before returning to retire in Thailand. My Thai wife also enjoyed the novelty of living in UK, interspersed with frequent long trips to Thailand and elsewhere around the globe. Good luck Ozzi. Change is as good as a rest....

[@ThairishTimes]

Hey Chris great to read a comment like this. Food for thought for me too at this stage in life cheers

[@christurner3857]

@@ThairishTimes Especially if you're also suffering the pollution in Bangkok. We drove through Bangkok and the outer districts on a return road trip from Isaan Jan. 2021, and we could smell the smog in the car, horrendous. Thankfully we don't get that in Lanta. A move away from Bangkok, at least, should be in your thoughts, for your health.

[@pepelemoko01]

If you are thinking of starting a family, air quality is a major concern, especially with the respiratory problems kids get.

[@ThairishTimes]

yes mate spot on

[@vanz75]

I escaped to Thailand where I buyed a condo now rented,I still live in North of Italy with my thai Wife and pollution here Is at the top!One of the 2 places more polluted in Europe:North Italy Venice (padana Plan)and the Netherlands...I lived near Ubon and air Is not bad and in Bkk(a Nightmare)...

[@Simon-vt1zp]

Thairish Times is a quality channel 🙏👍

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks very much Simon😊

[@danilomarzo57]

Grazie del video, interessante storia e Ozzi sembra essere una bella persona. Grazie

[@roygoad2870]

Checking the AirVisual app the cleaner air is more or less south of Chumphon to the Malaysian border, including Ko Samui, Krabi and Phuket etc!

[@ThairishTimes]

good to know thanks, seems like south is better then

[@clausbohm9807]

After living in Thailand for 12 years i was forced ro come back to the US for family reasons. Now I would like to go back to Thailand to be with my family once Covd is over. I am still 50/50 between which is better, US or Thailand. By the way Bangkok is the last place in Thailand I would ever live. Udon Thani, Chang Rai, Koh Samui are all much better. I do understand the better business can be had in BKK but a hell hole to live in.

[@ThairishTimes]

Each to their own. I love living in BKK

[@alexpaton2818]

@@ThairishTimes likewise

[@arpornsongsuwong1672]

ขุมทรัพย์นรกกรุงเทพ 555

[@digitalsamurai42]

Ozzi, i miss you bro, would love to see you again. I"m heading back to Thailand in a few weeks

[@ilseh2970]

I understand his reason for leaving very well. Air quality is life threatening in the land of smiles.

[@scottlyddieth9028]

Getting well into your videos now bud.. Like the format, very intriguing stuff.. I'm only 4 videos in so far. I must be honest AMD say your channel is a grower (IE it didnt grab me straight in straight away.) But after giving it a better chance it's great, good ideas, food for thought.. Now I'm hooked in i shall carry on.. Consider me subbed in bro.. Keep it coming , keep me entertained please thanks...

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks Scott for giving our channel a chance 🙏🙏

[@6295607]

I know him personally.. my bet he will be back before December 😄👍👑

[@sanfrediable]

Great Interview

[@orjan2814]

yes, thailand is hot humid plus airpolluted

[@beerman204]

Really fine interview of successful international ceo in flip flops and t-shirt....one thing I noted is his appeal to just try things out- don't worry too much in advance- if it works out great and if it doesn't just move on. To me this man is a very modern global citizen who has a lot to teach someone like me even though I've spent some time in Thailand and other places as well and at 73 just getting started! Finally I admire his apparent ability to get seriously involved in business, in projects and somehow avoid being trapped by that- best of luck to Ozzi and to the Thairish Times. (More interviews concerning foreigners in business in Thailand would be nice)

[@ThairishTimes]

Glad you liked it. Yes I’ve a few more business interviews with foreigners and Thais too

[@siriusvenus8708]

I read an autobiography by Jackie Chan, who said that his former lover/girlfriend had taken a vacay to Thailand and due to her chronic asthma, died from respiratory failure due to her condition and the poor air quality in Bangkok.

[@ThairishTimes]

Wow that’s interesting

[@juvezhang1715]

Teresa Teng ? Very famous singer

[@NissanR33Ztune]

Great interview....

[@nevillewilkinson2444]

Well done Pete for getting to over 20000 Subs keep going next 30 ha go on you good thing from Clonmel Ireland

[@ThairishTimes]

Cheers Neville, up the Dubs and Tipp as well 😂

[@p.j.8331]

I am Thai and living in Thailand. I really like your interview.

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks so much 🙏

[@Chai_Travel]

Good one you mate! Nice B role you used as well! 7k brother nice score! I’m planning to visit BKK in the beginning of March! 😉

[@ThairishTimes]

Nice one mate, let’s meet up 🍺🇹🇭🇮🇪🥊😉

[@Chai_Travel]

@@ThairishTimes 100! I’m not too sure about the gloves though 🤪

[@joewalton6056]

Thanks Pete, great flick!

[@ThairishTimes]

Cheers Joe 🙏☺️

[@buddyboy6933]

Good interview Pete. 👍🙏❤

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks Stu

[@hanscarlsson7276]

One thing is air pollution, that wears down your body, the other thing is the noise pollution, that wears down your mind. For me personally, the noise pollution is the worst.

[@ThairishTimes]

It's the first thing I notice when I arrive back in Dublin an I lay in bed. Total silence..... such a strange feeling but great for the mind

[@nathanbell6962]

Respect this guy and his vision

[@w.urlitzer1869]

the first time I noticed air pollution problems for Chiangmai was in 2007; constant complaints by guests on tours, PM 2.5 peaked at 400. this could have been exceptional but the last few years it was Feb-May and constantly at high levels.

[@ThairishTimes]

It's getting worse in Bangkok too in the last 3 years especially

[@babkeebabkus8177]

@@ThairishTimes I lived in thailand from 1997 to 2017...thailand started to go to sh!t after thaksin got ousted in 2006...it was still good up until about 2008 when police cracked down on girls selling their bodies on the streets in all towns...I spent most of my time in chiang mai teaching English and about 2 years living in bangkok about 5 minutes from khao san road (party time from 2015 -2016) and then 2017 back up to heavily polluted sh!thole chiang mai...that place was paradise when I got there in 97 but I've spoken to guys who were living there in early 90's and even the 80's!!!...cambodia was a great time in 1999...2000...up until about 2005 when many brothels were getting closed down..cambodia was great right up until end of 2019 before covid...it still is pretty good compared to thailand...overall I had great times in thailand...amazing times but I realized it had turned to absolute sh!t by 2017 and I got out...ever since I've been in cambodia which is much better for many reasons...anyone sticking it out in thailand even up until now is either very stupid or very stubborn

[@Axiomatic75]

I remember 2 years ago the PM 2.5 was 999 (likely higher, just the highest reading possible with 3 digits) in some places in Chiang Mai. I don't like it but Chiang Mai is my home.

[@HairyPixels]

If you look into the city center from any mountain range around the valley you can see the city itself is engulfed in smog everyday of the year except after heavy rains for a few hours.

[@The-Perfect1]

@@babkeebabkus8177 Im making this choice now between Thailand and Cambodia. Currently in Vietnam. What are the better reasons for Cambodia? I have fiends in Phnom Penh

[@markhanley5432]

Great interview again mate

[@ThairishTimes]

Thank you Mark ☺️

[@waynecobra1534]

Many of the stories of the successful have similar beginnings. They have the necessary intestanal fortitude to win.

[@charlieparkeris]

I know quite a few people who have worked or still work at Iglu.. in Thailand and Vietnam.

[@jennifromtheblock4684]

Congratulations on your retirement! Best wishes to wherever you move. Random question, could you just move from Bangkok to a smaller community & stay in Thailand, like Ko Samui?

[@gerd77]

Hi Pete, Ozzi is an interesting person with many different facets. I first saw him a few months ago in a video by Chris (RW4U). His almost autonomous house in Chiang Mai was shown, which I admired a lot. In your interview he now shows a completely different side of himself. I think slash-and-burn air pollution is unfortunately nothing new in Asia and it's a shame he decided to leave Thailand because of that. Luckily I don't feel any of that here where I live. Thank you for this interview with a fascinating person. Greetings from Sattahip - Gerd 🌈🍀💖🌴🌈

[@ThairishTimes]

Cheers Gerd, yes that’s right he showed his house in Chris’s video. You’re lucky that you don’t have any pollution. BKK is terrible at the moment

[@cryptotrader2779]

Interesting interview. I always fancied Thailand for a few years (I've never been there before), but I want to get away from overcrowded concrete jungle cities. The air pollution from your window looked awful. I thought it was fog, so wow, crazy that it's all fumes and gunk in the air.

[@ThairishTimes]

mate, that day was the worst I've seen in a long time. I stayed in all day

[@cryptotrader2779]

@@ThairishTimes Crazy that you have to stay home because of that.

[@josephrobi6806]

I have to stay home in Philippines 🇵🇭 also because of the burning rice field cannot walk around

[@pq3586]

Great interview pete

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks PQ

[@Kwippy]

It is hard to measure the health impact of pollution in Thailand. I have worked in health care for many years in the UK and in Thailand and I can offer this observation: there are far fewer asthmatics in Thailand than the UK, and when they have an attack, it's rarely severe. Many families who move from the UK to Thailand find that their respiratory troubles improve. There are far fewer cases of allergy in Thailand. And as for covid, the statistics in Thailand are far better than virtually all European countries, in terms of case number and deaths per population size.

[@johndean4765]

You should know by now covid cases depend on the operator of the test so they can fix it to get as many as they like.The pcr test cannot test for a virus.Do your research.

[@CuriousConnoisseurs]

might be connection to Vitamin D.

[@aquilifergroup]

You really believe Thai govern statistics?

[@slimturnpike]

Pollution is limited to certain locales in Thailand. Most of Southern Thailand has very clean air.

[@archiebald4717]

The kung floo death figures are hopelessly inaccurate. The deaths stated in the UK mean nothing whatever.

[@geofferyrobertson6608]

how come I wasn't/still as smart as all these people you've been interviewing !! great interview