61 Years Old In Thailand… Why Most Men Don’t Last

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Coming Up
00:42 Intro To Martin - Life Before Thailand
05:31 Don't Buy A Bar In Thailand
07:40 Khon Kaen Expat Community & Area
10:16 The Biker Scene - Misconceptions & Past Issues
16:24 Thailand Changes Over 34 Years
19:11 Biggest Pitfalls Of Coming To Thailand
22:22 How Martin Met His Wife
23:55 Meeting Outside The Bar
24:16 Dr Martins Thai Love Life Corner
24:50 Why Most Men Won't Make It
26:10 How Did Martin Manage It
27:23 How He Ended Up With The Bar
28:54 Miserable Expats
30:15 Bar Girls - The Big Misconception
33:00 Why The Bar Girl Thing Still Happens
34:20 Do Thais Still Like Farang?
38:11 What Has Thailand Taught Martin?
40:30 Final Advice

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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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