20 Years in Thailand… He Didn’t See This Coming

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Coming Up...
00:56 Intro John, 61 From Hull
01:22 Previous Work Before Thailand
02:28 Previous Partner & Breakup
03:13 Pattaya Days - Bar Girl Story
05:04 Johns Wife - How They Met
05:57 Bee's Side Of How They Met
07:26 No Love Only Visa
07:40 What Does Bee Love About John
08:20 What Does John Love About Bee
10:15 Moved Out To Rural Thailand?
12:04 Johns Total Investment Salon & Farm
12:29 Living Separately With Wife
13:33 Struggles Of Retirement In Thailand
14:29 He Didn't See This Coming
16:42 How Was The Problem Fixed
18:45 Multi Millionaire Lifestyle Issue
19:44 Bee's Side - Trust & Problems In The Relationship
20:38 Going To Bed On A Fight
21:24 Is Bee Happy She Met John
21:57 The Real Reason For Marriage
22:40 My Unsolicited Opinion
23:58 Lending Money Locally In Thailand
25:00 Integrating Into The Community
25:35 Cancer
27:00 Monthly Costs & Retirement Planning
28:00 Falling In Love In Thailand - DON'T
29:20 Does She Love Me Or My Bank Account?
29:40 Walk Around Johns Place
30:46 Rice Production - Profitable?
32:15 Johns Fram Hand
32:50 Johns Guest House - Home-Stead
33:30 Swimming Pool Plan - DIY
34:05 Snooker Room
34:25 Pool Costs and Specs
35:25 Suzuki Carry Truck
36:05 Problems With The Neighbours
37:30 Ponds & Fishing
38:35 Coconuts & Mangos - Selling?
39:36 Solar and Snake Bite
40:10 Blue In The Ponds
40:53 Final Goodbye

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FAQ

1. Why I use the word “expat”
In Thailand, foreigners are stamped “Non-Immigrant” in their passport. That means you must check in every 90 days, can’t work in jobs reserved for Thais, can’t own land, and can be deported (and banned for 5–10 years) if caught working without a permit. So while I’d love to call myself an immigrant, legally we’re not — hence the word expat.

2. What I do for a living
I run a health foods company here in Thailand and have a work permit that covers all YouTube activities. I’ve paid tax in Thailand for over 10 years — through my own companies (an English school and a jazz lounge), as well as during my career in the 5-star hotel industry (Anantara). And yes — I speak Thai.

3. Can foreigners own land in Thailand?
No. But a superficies agreement allows you to control the land for 30+ years, and houses here are relatively affordable (1–2 million THB). If you have children, owning a home is essential for their security. Still, it’s smart to keep around 80% of your net worth in high-performance assets (like BTC) outside Thailand.

4. About my wife
We’ve been together 12 years of my 15+ years in Thailand. She’s a finance graduate, hardworking, traditional, and loyal — she earned more and owned more property than me when we met, and she’s stood by me through both success and struggle.

5. Patreon & Memberships
All Patreon and channel membership income goes directly to supporting our Thai extended family — for food, school supplies, and household needs.

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