Why Expats Living in Thailand Leave 

Listen, if you are living in Thailand & thinking of leaving to go back ro the UK ? Think twice, the UK is falling to pieces. The grass is NOT greener

Thanks for the report. I just stopped in to find out why people are leaving. Been here since 93. Taught scuba, 10 years..did many visa runs. Etc. Retired now. Started a charity in Buriram 12 years ago, so I've been driving back And forth from Pattaya once per month. Bring bicycles toys supplies etc. Plus, training muay thai. All this gives me Something to do. I don't drink or go inside bars , so I had to be creative. Love my life here ; it was a good decision

A major reason why people might be leaving the country in 2024 is the new tax regulations for full time residents, which is people staying over 180 days. As a full time resident you will have to file a return every year and provide proof that all of the money you bring into the country has been taxed. A huge hassle with possibly major financial impactions. I have watched several videos on this topic and all of them have a different interpretation of how it will be applied. I am waiting to see how this all plays out before I decide to move over there.

Looking to retire in Thailand and to me the main issue is keeping yourself busy or have hobbies because as seen from other expats the wrong lifestyle can cost you everything.

I've heard, it's not the heat that's the problem over there, but the HUMIDITY, that's killing! Maybe that's why so many ex-pats hang around in bars (turning into juicers) to get a bit of social life but, mostly to get the air conditioning. However, if you want to chat to the bar girls, it could get a bit depressing just having very limited conversations in broken English all the time, along with the frequent demand of, "Buy me a drink, buy me a drink,..."

Great info!! Even I am Thai I gain a lot of useful insight from you.❤🙏

Some very sound advice especially on visas. If I may, I'd like to say research Thailand first, then the area that attracts you, cost of accommodation, location of apartments to required area, (size of apartments and costs of water and electricity). Nearby supermarkets and night markets for food etc. Finally do up a weekly budget and STICK to it. Blowing money is another reason people exit Thailand early.

Hi Tony, Thank you for sharing this video again. Great info as usual. You need to be openminded and adjust yourself to the culture and habits of a new country. Only then there is a good chance to be succesful in a new country.

I go on a long vacation for 2 months in Thailand and return to the state. It works out fine. I appreciate the air and cool weather in the state.

Thailand says they want more tourists,, while making it increasingly harder to be one?

English skills rank 101 on worldlist. Every Thai uses 8 plastik bags a day ... 220 Billion in the country per year. A lot of trash gets burned by the roadside. Traffic, alcohol and amphetamin consumption is insane.

This i why i ❤️ to visit Thailand 🇹🇭 and i dont Live in Thailand hope when i ret . Can 1- 3 months Dec - march in Thailand avoid cold winters in USA 🇺🇸 Mid Atlantic states always

Mexico is lot closer and there’s parts of Mexico that are safe and not to high.

Great video as usual! It was great to meet you at the mall and see you in action 🥁Keep it up my brother! We’ll meet again 🙏🏾

Happy to see you getting the subs you deserve on this channel. I would say in my opinion the #1 reason that "many" people leave Thailand is "reality." They come to Thailand on "vacation" and enjoy Thailand on "vacation mode." They are spending money...like they are on vacation. Everything is fairly new...like they are on vacation. Its short time fun....becuse they are on vacation. Living in a place is NEVER the same as Vacationing in a place. Sometimes it can better....sometimes it can be worse. If you are coming to Thailand...drinking...loving the nightlife...paying for attention...and then go home and think to yourself, "Wow..that is heaven...I think I'll move there" than you are probably going to be seriously disappointed. For one...drinking gets very old for both your physical and mental health. Secondly, paying for attention is just that...paying young woman to act like you are gwapo and your jokes are funny. You will go broke trying to maintain this level of attention. But on the flip side...have a stable place to live and get your underwear cleaned is nice too. I would not come here...drink...party...and then go back and want to move here for the fun you had. It will not last and if you can for the fun and party girls only....and that runs its course...you have nothing left for why you are there. You need a reason beyond the party and younger females that will tell you that you look 20 years younger and they think your pop belly is sexy.

For sure . . . visas for people under 50 are very limited. You can stay if you have a job with a work permit, are married to a Thai, or buy one of the few very expensive visas such a Thai Privilege or the LTR.

I'd move right now if I could find work. It feels daunting trying to find remote work or even work in Thailand as an American.

Great insights! 💟

Leaving Thailand, after many years, because I definitely have enough of Thai Imigration,permanently making everything more difficult. Going to Cambodia, Getting a one year retirement visa without ANY request at all ! So why bothering with Thai authorities ?

Great information for those of us who are thinking about making the move. The VISA issue is one that never even crossed my mind.

Most of condominiums and decently priced accommodation have air-conditioners. Shopping malls are well air-conditioned. Thailand is tropical, so it's hot and humid. If cooler weather is your choice, it's better to be in Europe. The cost of living is higher and people are miserable, though.

I returned to Canada 1n 2918 after 81/2 years. I left to be care giver for my mother, now 94, as other family members were proving themselves to be deadbeats. Would I go back? Possibly, lots has changed and some not for better. I sure would not stay in CM full time.

Anyone who is home sick and ready to leave after one or two months have no business being here or anywhere else other than their sofa.

Thank you. An eye opener.

I have been to Thailand multiple times, one issue is the Language barrier. Going on 60 is a little too late to learn a new language.I would recommend that you have income to live on. The wages in Thailand are low compared to western Europe. The heat is also a factor, coming from Europe, I welcome the heat and sweat it out. :)

In regards to the education visa, could you do say 3 years of language, then switch over to cooking, then switch over to Muay Thai, just keep switching to other allowed educational things?

Thx so much for all the info. I am 62 and do want to live there but my wife doesn't want to move so I will just visit a few months a year to play tennis, tennis and more tennis, lol. I love going to Lotus (banking and massage, can't beat the convenience) and the other malls near Phuket Town. The beaches are nice too. I stay in Bangkok a few days near BTS #5 and LOVE it. Tennis too, lol. I must confess as an American hearing all VISA issues makes me wonder what the heck is going on here in USA. It's the total opposite but thx for the heads up. I still love my wife so I guess I will just some wintering, lol. I will visit Hau Hin next trip. My Phuket friends say the traffic is getting worse and trust me it was already bad. I'm surprised that wasn't a main issue. Thx for the great video. I miss Phuket everyday. Nothing like a few hours of tennis, a walk/run, the beach and fresh watermelon!!!

those that leave after a month or 2 are called tourists

Super interesting. The wife and I are moving to bangkok this summer to stay. We can't wait.

A very useful and informative vlog . Thanks for sharing quality content .Here's wishing you a fabulous sunday .Stay safe and blessed

Ok. So selling everything you have and moving to another country or even another Province or state within your own country to meet some love interest that you've only chatted with online is the dumbest thing anyone can do, in my opinion. I've had two friends that have done that and it turned out to be a disaster for both of them.

The visa situation sucks

At this point, I’m pretty sure I will be in Thailand by June. I’m aiming to spend three months to see if I can settle in the southern part. Probably it would be beneficial to me to have an agent, I was wondering if you’d know, roughly what it would cost me to have their Assistancs with obtaining a retiree Visa?

I just go to SE Asia for four months during UK winter, works for me.

I am 33 years old, and I want live in Thailand

Jeezzz , thats a lot of hassle just to live in another country , the thai only like farang for one reason : MONEY , but hey whats new , every you go its always about the money , nobody cares about you as a person , so in that respect it does not matter where you live on this planet so i rather stay in Holland at least overhere we still have things like social security payment ect . , so when you have no job or get sick you still are able to pay the bills and stay alive ( for whatever that is worth : ) . Reality check .

Thailand is not good option anymore. As you mention too many obstacle with visa and regulation. You never gone feel home or you can make Thailand as home

Tony I noticed you got "koh samui" finally😂

Good topic Tony 👍🏽

Regarding Family - I am from Canada and ALL Family have ‘Line’ or ‘Messenger’ to Keep in touch with all. At home, because of age, many Friends have Passed Away. Pollution is a huge factor during Sugar Field Cane. Wayne M. 🇨🇦

Great video. I can't wait to get there

Heat and air quality are my main issues in Thailand. Thanks 👍

Hey Tony quick question, is it overkill having two Thai bank accounts, one for the required 930,000 Baht and the other for day-to-day living? Do you recommend using an american credit card for daily use. Also is it helpful to have a Thai debit or Thai visa card?...Keep up the good work and your input is truly appreciated. 🙏

visa long term? ask the lawyer / he will solve your problem. because here is too hot +high humidity plus carbonmonoxide on streets. living in thailand ....you have to hv a house with lots of plants + waterfall + fogy misty machine plus swimming pool then it will be best in the world.

These are indeed the reasons people leave after a couple months! Another topic - I have noticed the #1 most common reason expats leave after many years living in Thailand is that they never learned how to speak Thai, and never made it outside the narrow confines of expat life. They look to recreate their comforts back home while enjoying a much cheaper living cost, rather than ever taking a genuine interest in Thailand or Thai culture. Ultimately they remain a completely ignorant fool in a foreign land and are treated as such, and slowly but surely develop a bitter resentment for Thailand which ends up in them going back home. These are the foreigners complaining about everything: Thai food, messy infrastructure, two-faced Thai people only out for their wallet, etc etc. I would say they make up the overwhelming majority of disgruntled expats who have been here for many years.

What is the bug situation like in Thailand? Specifically spiders? Are there many? Are they huge? 😭😭😭 It might sound insignificant to some but that is a huge factor for me.

Any recommendations for 8 people to stay in Bangkok cause we just brought tickets to Thailand from July to August but now we need an affordable place to stay and eat street foods

If you got a vol bank account then Thailand is your destination but on the contrary when your bank account is minimal it's an unpleasant experience as work for foreigners is a challenging issue.

Been to Thailand once, was bored off my butt. Worst three countries i ever been to. Saying that Vietnam is right next door, and its an awesome country.

Thanks Tony.

If u wanna relocate to Thailand under 50 u need to have money or income from your home country... then visa option is easy: elite visa If u don't like the hear, stay in your cold home country , easy.. lol.. I myself love the warm weather, rather the cold European one!!

On an ED visa can you go away for say a month to Samui when the burning is peak

Insurance is not required for a retirement visa, and being seventy years old, no one will want to insure you, unless it's very costly??

I receive 100% VA disability rating and get about $4000/month. I want to retire in Thailand but someone told me that I would lose that benefit if I move out of USA. I'm having a hard time financially in the USA I wish I can go to Thailand but I can't!

May I ask what visa service you use in Chiang Mai? Thx

Another reason expats leave, like me, is because I get tired of getting sick all the time.

The extremely hot weather and the money's running out

"Another Side"? Bwahaha, you mean, Dude finds out these Thai Snatches be cray cray.

What are the months the air quality are worst?

Naw that first one ain’t it lol I’m going there to retire at 40 and make a family

I thought that you did not need health insurance for a retirement visa now?

Just pay tha munny and all will come to light. 🤩

Visa? No Problem take a boat 5 Minutes to Myanmar and comeback the same day with your stamps...lol... Every 45 days repeat the same😂😂😂😂