5 Reasons that Foreigners are Leaving THAILAND in 2024

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Totally agree with everything, ive been coming 20 years and recently retired over a year ago and living in Bangkok, from the UK, it can be frustrating being treated as a tourist, but i feel more of a foreign in my hometown of London than I do here, maybe I will return to the uk when im in my 70s, but the cost is frightening in UK, im living here over half the cost of London, i have no plans to buy property in Thailand as its cheaper to rent and can move around more easily, i intend to stay single and enjoy my years while I can.

I left the UK three years ago and relocated to Issan at 62 years old,I set a budget of 30,000 baht a month, and apart from an initial outlay, new Honda wave, etc keeping within this budget has been achievable , I have a separate budget for trips, holidays, I could never enjoy a lifestyle in the UK all quality of life, as I do here in Thailand Saying that I don't drink or go to bars or have expensive hobbies but live a thai lifestyle enjoying the natural world, eat natural healthy foods, and working out most day's i try and keep spending to 500 baht a day its not easy but is poosible if you adopt the "Thai way "

As a senior Canadian myself living in Thailand my initial reaction was just another whiner. However after listening carefully what you said made a lot of sense. For me personally a lot of the issues mentioned does not affect me, but they sure would affect somebody younger. Just some issues that I disagree with. Healthcare in Canada is not free. My average tax in Canada while working was 43%. This is what pays for healthcare. Also my CPP plus OAS is only $780 a month. Some tips tol feeling more inclusive in Thailand. Learn to speak the language. IK know it is not easy but you immediately get more respect from Thais. Dont always hang out with Ex pats. Try to integrate with Thais. SWell done young fellar. Good sound logic and nicely presented

I am 54 and retiring to thailand soon and i actually feel like a foreigner here in england most of the big cities in uk are being flooded with people from other countries,dont get me wrong i have a lot of compassion for people who are forced to flee their country but we are a small island and our resources only stretch so far and the nhs is struggling so for me it is an easy move

Makes more financial sense to retire here than to come here to live here while you are young with family.

The way to enjoy Thailand is to holiday there while working in your home country, building up your social security pension. Then when & only if you have your finances in order to retire in Thailand for the rest of your days...then do so. The main reasons expats move back to their home countries, is ultimately down to money reasons.

Currently sitting on kaosan rd, feeling good about locking-in a cute apartment next to the park in which you sit. As I laid in bed last night listening to the pounding techno music until at least 4am, I smile once again as I thought about the "no happy median" theory. My life exists on 50 isolated acres, 10 miles from the Canadian border in northern Maine. Seldomly, I may be awakened by my dog responding to a pack of howling coyotes. It seems like many of us are searching for comaraderie, something that is lacking in the US, but is in abundance here in Thailand. Notwithstanding the fact that I can chat with more friendly women here in one day than in the 10 years since becoming a widower (and I'm not counting any of the endless number of them selling their services), family is the only thing that matters in life. Regardless, being a snowbird in thailand is leaps and bounds above being one in God's Florida Waiting Room.

I don’t mind… I’m a Outsider in any Country.

Totally agree with everything you say. It is becoming ridiculously expensive for people to live in places like Sydney - and that's why many turn to living in Thailand. Unfortunately, for many, it doesn't always work out. As a side note, having a Thai ID or Drivers license helps to get a 'locals' price to many Wats, zoos etc.

You are entitled to your opinions, but be prepared to be surprised. Canada is going downhill fast. I'm in Quebec and perhaps it's not the same everywhere, but we decided to leave Canada as things are not evolving the way we want. Schooling is given by unqualified people, public healthcare is getting disastrous, housing is high, lots of day-to-day things are less and less affordable... Good luck to you, and may you find happiness where you're going.

I am a true lover of Thailand and for many years I have watched countless videos and followed countless YouTubers in Thailand. I even have myself a lot of videos of Thailand on my channel. I can therefore be described as a connoisseur of the country and yet in your video, I learned a lot of things, it's really top notch , thank you very much! New subscriber, here...

almost everything you listed as negatives are quickly becoming true in some western countries such as Canada (already super long waits for that 'free' healthcare && with current immigration levels it's quite possible the entire 'free' healthcare system collapses on itself)

Glad you removed the background music. It makes a much better viewing experience.

Try learning to speak Thai to the locals and you will be surprised how inclusive they would embrace you to their circle. Language is the biggest barrier between Thais and foreigners including Farang, Chinese, Japanese, etc from being tied and socialized. I am a Thai by the way.

That why I’m considering the part time expat life. Still have a home base in the US.

You summed it up very well. I lived in Thailand for over 10 years, had a family and paid taxes. By the 10th year being treated as a dumb tourist wherever I went became frustrating. It's important to be as fluent in the Thai language as possible to neutralise the situation and really connect with the locals. Otherwise, you are just a strange alien to them.

I am born raised in England, spent the last 41 years in US. very enjoyable experience. retired, moved to BKK and trust a Canadian to speak so elequently and without exageration about Thailand. Well done

This is really high quality content, bro. I've been living here in BKK over 2 years and I'm in a similar demographic as you so I enjoy these videos. Most of the other content is marketing gurus or redpill pickup coaches or retirees.

All good reasons for people under 50 years who can only really stay here if they have a job and/or are married to a Thai. If you are over 50 and a retiree then Thailand can be a great final destination.