I DITCHED the UK & went ALL IN on a business in Phuket Thailand (1 Year on)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 พ.ค. 2024
- Join us on an inspiring journey with Richie, an entrepreneur who traded the bustling streets of England for the tropical paradise of Phuket, Thailand. In this captivating video, Richie shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial venture running a business in Thailand.
Richie spills the beans on the power of social media and how having a TH-cam channel played a pivotal role in attracting customers to his cafe. Find out the strategies he employed to create a digital presence that not only showcases his business but also brings people through the door.
Working in a new country brings its own set of challenges, and Richie doesn't shy away from discussing the staffing hurdles he encountered in Thailand. From cultural differences to language barriers, get an insiders perspective on running a business in Thailand.
Living on a tropical island might seem like a dream, but Richie provides a balanced view of the pros and cons of life in Phuket. From the stunning beaches and vibrant culture to the unique challenges expats face, Richie shares his unfiltered experience of making a home in this paradise.
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a travel enthusiast, or someone contemplating a move abroad, Richie's story offers valuable insights and inspiration. Hit that play button and embark on a journey of entrepreneurship, cultural adaptation, and the pursuit of a life less ordinary. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on Richie's adventures in the Land of Smiles! 🌟🎥 #PhuketAdventure #EntrepreneurLife #islandliving
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00:00 intro
01:54 the key to our success
05:44 why foreigners fail at business in Thailand
10:41 the problems I had doing business
15:51 pros and cons of living on Phuket
19:02 my future plans
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Best of luck to you Richie. I came here 25 years ago with 500 quid in my pocket and now live in Isaan in a house that feels like a resort with a wonderful wife and life so it can be done. Follow your dream and never give up.
👏👏👏👏👏👏
Wow that is great.
How did you do it? What did you do?
Sounds like a story for this channel. Here’s my email thairishtimes@gmail.com
Came here 8 years ago with 5k😂
This Irishman is a superstar interviewer. He is absolutely fantastic and friendly. I love this channel.
Thank you very much buddy 🙏🙏
Good honest interview Richie don't go partners with anyone wait until you can go it alone it sounds inviting but nearly always ends in tears just my 63 years experience
ALRIGHT EVERYONE!🎉
THIS IS WHEN WE ALL GO ON GOOGLE REVIEW AND SAY WE LOVE HIS PLACE.😊
IT WILL HELP HIS BUSINESS❤
Nice one. I did that last year. Hope it catches on
No it isn't. Reviewing somewhere isn't a popularity contest it should be based on real experience
@@motox19494 What a good little boi
@@motox19494 I've been there
Good return interview. Success doesn't come easy. It's only early years. Best to wishes to them🙏
I really liked his relationship opinion and advice. I live in Sukhothai province with my wife. We've been together for years. All you seem to hear on the internet is if you're in a relationship with a Thai lady it's always some kind of con. That's not always true. Be smart and feel things out. There's lots of good hearted Thai women out there. I'm with one.
I agree 100%👍 , I've been with my lady for 12 years , and I couldn't be happier 🥰
Love Richie and Maybelle. Have been following Richie's channel since he returned back to Thailand and travelled to Phi Phi to meet up with Maybelle three and a half years ago.
Very genuine guy and a great couple.
Same on and off camera, which can’t be said for everyone
@@ThairishTimes indeed. Also, good to see you back in Thailand. I know the decision to leave Thailand, and also to leave Ireland can't have been easy, but you do look happy, and many congratulations on your wedding. Nune looked amazing. All the very best for the future for you both.
Sorry I am a bit late to the party, I followed you when you lived in Thailand, are you back for a visit, or back for good?
Good luck wherever you are.
Excellent interview with great advice and wisdom. I'm married to a wonderful Thai Lady who is educated and has her own assets. She treats me like a king and has wonderful family. Always pick your woman wisely whether here or back in the West. Take responsibility for your own happiness.
Problem is most men that go to Thailand are not romantically street wise even back home, and they ain't prepared for what awaits them, lambs to the slaughter. Most I met were either married at young age (early 20s) then divorce at middle age and no clue with women, the other type are mammy's boys never been in a romantic relationship, mummy dies and they come to Thailand in their 50s-60s ready to crash and burn, and usually lose the inheritance mummy left them 🤦
A happy man running a business in paradise good luck to him
Richie we love your place because it’s off the beaten path and is a peaceful beautiful garden atmosphere. We will come see you guys soon in December take care and stay positive live your best life.
Been following Richie since he got to Thailand..living the dream through hard work 🎉
Richie is genuinely a good man…..I wish him all the very best for the future.
Absolutely, as we say in Ireland, he’s sound
Lovely couple , I married a Thai lady , 2 beautiful teenagers now , after 14 years divorced, still have a great friendship with ex , my life is good with regular travels to Thailand. Richie has stated several warning signs regarding his business , location location is critical, seasonal cash flow risky , hardly any people ? TH-cam is his saviour,determined positive attitude keeps him moving forward and a good hard working partner! Enjoy the birth with Maybelle Richie ,life will change forever!
Richie's statement: "You need money for your freedom" is spot on.
Nope. The real statement is this..."You need a good amount of money before you leave the west for a developing s-hole."
That plays in my head daily
Money does not equate freedom. The more you own the more liabilities you own. I only hear people with no money say that.
@@mickfitz76more money don’t automatically leads to more liability
Its individual choice to have liability
Big house, wife , kids all liability
@miD12000 Certainly does. More you earn the higher the tax bracket you're in. Freedom is having no assets and making black cash. That's true freedom. A simple house still requires land taxes. Don't pay and you lose your asset. Tell me that's freedom.
Dad at 47 ! Good luck !
I saw Richie's video after the interview and he said that he was nervous and later you both talked without the camera and it would have been a better interview.
I would be the same.
It's good to see everything coming together slowly.
Lovely couple.
We ran into each other on the beach one morning and had a great chat. It ain’t easy doing interviews. I’d be nervous too if I was getting interviewed
That man’s honesty is refreshing, I will pop into him for certain.
Entrepreneurs like Richie often leverage social media and TH-cam to enhance their business visibility. A strong digital presence can significantly contribute to a business's success, especially in a tourist-driven economy like Phuket. Entrepreneurs often face challenges such as cultural differences, language barriers, and adapting to local business practices, which can be crucial aspects to manage for successful integration and business operation in a new country. Go Richie!
I hope he gets a huge high season ! Defo not an easy road. Long hours but what a lovely spot. Living the dream in Thai... well we all heard the saying "to earn a small fortune in Thai you better arrive with a big fortune " I hope the season is big this year for all. ❤❤
Kodos for re interviewing Richie , When I am in Phuket I always stop in for breakfast and have a chat , be back in Bangkok as my base for a long trip as I love travelling around around southeast Asia.
The sunshine and the blue sky over the bright park really suits your smile, Pete.
Thanks, this was a good day
Richie and Maybelle are a great couple and I wish them all the best of luck with their businesses!
Another good interview with two of the nicest and genuine guys in the Thai TH-cam scene.
Thanks very much mate
cool. he was very nice to meet. what you see is what you get. Top man!
3 Thumbs up 👍 👍👍Pete, Richie & Maybelle
Two good blokes there, will watch later I’m just off out to Suk 7/1 to squat and T-bagging ahhhhh heaven.
Great to do a part 2 Pete . Richie and Marbella are working hard and getting the rewards all the best to them 👏👏👏
Richie gonna raise his prices, May 🔔 Bell is eating everything in sight, see food diet.
Always enjoy your interviews Pete.
Needless to say ....another authentic, relaxed and personable interview Pete . It's takes a lot of courage to do what he did. Very admirable . His feet firmly on Terra earth. Can see him being a great ,protective father too, with a wealth of life experience to steer that paternal ship. He'll get that car park and aircon. 😉😊😊☘️
How about considering a video on how you film interviews and what your camera and edit setup is
Thanks for the idea
Nice interview. I follow Richie's channel. He is an interesting guy, very authentic. No risk, no gain. Many startups fail, but Richie has the odds on his side with a great partner, work ethic, positive attitude, business smarts and his outgoing nature. I hope he sees continued success.
Great summary
Have had quite a few different ventures in Thailand and seen a few friends try the usual things ,but for me anyway its fine to have an business or something to keep you busy but better to make money back home and just enjoy yourself in Thailand without the pressure or stress that can come with relying on a business venture there.
Followed Ritchie from day one and he made COVID lockdowns more enjoyable. Visited his cafe as well and really loved it, especially after following him. Great video, love the genuine and honest point of view. So easy to say that everything is awesome and pretend.
back to what you do best, Pete. face to face interview. very good! 👍
I opened up a business in Thailand. Lost a lot of money on it, unfortunately.
Not trying to say that it's a bad idea-whoever really wants to try doing it should do it,
BUT....
With the economy being more and more controlled by a select few (governments and central banks) through inflation, people (no matter what country they're from) have less purchasing power. It is like the free market is getting squeezed out more and more with each passing day. It doesn't breed the easiest environment to have a small business in by any means...
It is everywhere. People are spending so much money on phones, mobile games, takeaway food, Netflix and other subscriptions that there's not much left for other entertainment.
Only a fool would leave the west to open a business in Asia. You will always get the short end of the stick and the odds are stacked against you. And there's no real market economy in Asia. The west is where the opportunities are. If you don't think so it's because you're a failure. Failures in the west don't do so well in Asia.
the way to make a small fortune in thailand is to start with a big one.🥲
3rd world countries for me are where you go after setting up a business not somewhere you go to set up business. Success rate and returns are likely to be much higher in your home country.
Richie have been struggling. Big respect for him for not giving up. Thanks for the video
Wow, doesn't time fly? Hard to believe that it was 18 months ago when I watched you interview this guy.
This guy is great and his success will continue to grow through his hard work and perseverance. He seems "awkward" as in a Chris Parker Tee Shirt type of awkward, but he has a clear notion of what he has to do to move forward.
Top Stuff.
I should get one of those 'awkward" shirts myself :)
Crazy how fast the time has gone. I’m a little awkward too, we all are!
Good video Pete, 3 camera angles.. Geez! Next level editing 😂
Love Richie and Maybelle, they'll do great I'm sure! Will pay them a visit when in Phuket.
I’m all about the angles mate 😂 Richie’s coffee is delicious too
Wish richi and maybelle good luck for the future.
They are going to need it .
Great interview, inspirational couple .
Great interview
Great interview with Ricky😊 I was there in January 2023 great food
Nice interview session by two very likable guys🙂
Thanks mate
@@ThairishTimes Its well deserved, might just bump into you one day in my favorite park in BK🙂
say hello if you do, I love Benjakitti Park @@cch9234
@@ThairishTimes Sure will.
Great interview Pete 😎🇹🇭
Pete you seem a lot happier now. 😀
Yes I noticed that too! Can’t beat a bit of sun
It’s hard to be living the dream when you are working, but living a better existence is possibly what it’s about. Then later hopefully you start to live the dream.
Good luck to him!! If you don’t try, you’ll never know.
Great interview. I have been to Richie and Maybelles place several times. I have nothing but respect for them both, they have both worked very hard in difficult times. They are building up a business very well. They have tried to do other stuff, some successful some not - thats the Branson way! I really hope they go from success to success, I will be back there next year and will be getting to the coffee shop for sure
Richie took a chance and it’s working. Good luck to him. Luck favours the brave
Very good interview. I like Richie a lot
Loving the fact you and Richie are breaking this stereotype and showing rhe world not every thai woman takes a hubby to the cleaners
Yet... there's still plenty of time for that.
Lovely man. I hope he and his family thrive. ❤
Great video ☘️👍🇮🇪
The only way for a working class person to get into a comfortable financial position is to buy assets.
Ritchie needs to put his GF on a high monthly income, 100k plus baht per mont. Six months down the track, send her into the bank for a mortgage to buy a commercial property that will double as a home and a coffee shop.
The rent (dead money) he is currently paying for a house and the coffee shop will easily cover the costs of the mortgage.
Then on top of that, deprecation on the commercial asset and every thing that is bought for the cafe kicks in.
Working class dont get wealthy on selling coffee, they get wealthy on owning the property they sell the coffee in.
I think the banks want to know what the business is bringing in, not what the wife is taking out of it. Rent is very cheap in Thailand.
In my opinion, this place should also be marketed as a co-working space for digital nomads. It already has wifi so to start he could offer free coworking with a minimum spend on food/drinks. This would boost revenue during the afternoon and off peak season.
Great vlog couple of nice guys……
Away from the cold to sunny Thailand 😊😊😊
Another great one Pete, I subscribe to a few podcasters, some of them I found through your chanel, Tims Newton, Steve Ross with an E and a few others. Not one of them comes close to the talent you have especially when it comes to interviews. Just glad your back 😎
Thank you very much, i’m humbled 🙏🙏🙏
Good luck Richie. I remember you saying you had property back in the U.K. that obviously a big help with a solid rental income keeping you going in Thailand.
Good old Richie, another great interview. Pete. The video quality is fantastic, new vlog equipment ?
Got myself a camera just before I left Thailand the last time, only getting to use it now
@@ThairishTimes it’s a great addition, well done 👍🏼
Best of luck Richie
Well done to him I hope it goes well. It makes life better in Thailand when you have a good wife. All these guy’s going on with bar girls ends in disaster.
💯 percent right what he said about falling in love with bar lady's, becaufull,
But most want out of that life and are looking for love, but not a ideal way to find a women...
Love maybelles coffee garden
Been waiting for this for a long time! Nice one lad!. EDIT: Pete I noticed you have the white strings on your wrist. I still got mine from my ceremony "asking the ancestors for permission to live under the same roof". Class! Apparently you need to take them off after 3 days.
I kept mine on for 2 weeks😂😂😂
@@ThairishTimes fair play! I keep putting one (of many I received) on my wrist every 2 or 3 weeks. Coal fire in ireland keeps getting it dirty. The plan is, once I run out of them, I should be back in Thailand. Lol!
@@cdenvernow that sounds like a plan!
I love your channel
Thank you so much
I wish you both well , hope things work out …
You should get an interview with Peter from Thailand Bound
Being Real is right, Richie & Pete 🙏
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Even the best of relationships arent guarenteed. People change...try to change together for the best.
Material things dont keep you together. Sex and babies dont keep you together.
Love yourself, live in gratitude and you can weather any storms
The flights are expensive, probably one reason for lesser tourists, and when the flights are cheaper, it's like 13 hours in transit in between airports
Flights are crazy, over double what I paid precovid. Airlines are price gouging
Flights are the main issues for tourists because there extortionate. Puts people off travelling .
Lol slag. Love the accent. 😂
Good luck you crazy risky man..
I'll come visit when I get to Thailand
Richie is a great guy, just like you are mate 👍
Cheers Mark 🙏
Worked many years in hospitality. But problem is: today your Hot, Tomorrow your Not. People want to go to the latest venues and hippest places. So they go around and you can do nothing about it.
Anyway hope he will work towards his dream!!!
It was nice to get an honorable mention along with the other old guys in the opening clip. Okay, Pat isn't that old:) Are you planning a meet-up?
It was a great interview Charlie
Ya got the ball rolling!?😊
10:15 'Thailand, Thailand, and what about you?" I like his attitude. A very sound approach to life in Thailand and not only in Thailand. You can only enter into marriage voluntarily, so if you pick the wrong spouse, who`s to blame?
100 percent you have to find the one.
I'm one of the guys finding the diamond in the rough with a bar girl. Best lady ever, married over 5 years now living in California. Have her daughter with us too. Life is perfect. 👍🙏🤟
I was one of those who said using a credit card to borrow money was unwise. Well I'm glad he has proved me wrong. But Jesus it seems like you live on your nerves and pray for a good high season. 🙏
You weren't wrong at all. There's no doubt that it's unwise.
Thanks for your comment 🙏
Great video, where is the place Phukatan? Richie talks about, not sure about the spelling
Great film mate and good support for a great couple with a lovely Coffee Garden. If you are still on phuket, feel free to visit us Nui's Kitchen at Karon Beach. Would be great to see you 🙏🙏👍👍
Out of phuket now mate but next time for sure
I saw on his menu on TH-cam that English breakfast was 350baht !! expensive as FFS
I mean in a luxury hotel cost that much not sure about in a regular restaurant.
@@anna_m59 , its more expensive in Phuket than elsewhere , in Pattaya the same thing would be around 100 - 120 baht
@@geofferyrobertson6608including a headjob under the table😂
good interviewer in Thairish Times
Thanks🙏🙏🙏🙏
So Pete, are you staying in Thailand or going back to Ireland?
All will be revealed soon mate
Sorry I missed some of your videos. I would like to see how you angled your work permit to establish the business. If it was in your wifes'name was there a problem with her using your foreign money? other hudles to start up?
the Irshhhhmannnnn back in his natural habitat ...
😂😂😂🇮🇪
i'd appreciate knowing more about finances of everyone - for example...what did it cost to set up - what do they earn a month - etc
Follow his channel than...
Richie needs to think outside the square. He is paying rent & wages for half the year but not earning enough income to cover outgoings. He needs something else to be bringing in income during the quiet season?
ah cool, I was wondering if you two knew each other or would do a collaboration video... follow both of ya.. have you moved back to Thailand Pete? where's Nune? you didn't leave her in Ireland did ya? lol
Nune was chatting to Maybelle and having coffee😂 cheers mate Richie is a sound fella it was great to meet him
@@ThairishTimes you two are top blokes and always say it as it is.. keep at it..
Someone in another video suggested that if you’re not from the south that the locals won’t support your business. Is that correct?
Thais are very racist in general. As a foreigner, you are up against it from the get-go.
Stick to what you got mate. Now is not the time to expand. Inches by inches, step by step.
Richie, the low season and the virus is exactly why everyone needs multiple sources of income.
“If you pick the wrong wife it is your own fault!” He must have magnificent judgement and vision and should probably be publishing books on hoe to achieve - his business shows his talent is something we should be in awe of! So any of you lads who have been conned listen to the voice of strategy - it is your fault!!! Be like this guy - a 47 year old success!
Yes the trick is to try and find the right partner/ wife
Good interview. Sounds like a really good & genuine guy, but I saw a lot of stress in his facial expressions. My initial impression was worry that everything is in her name. That seems like it could potentially turn into an untenable situation. She's on board now, but what about in the future if things go south? That said, I truly wish him, his wife and business all the very best success, now and into the future!
Pete, are you living back in Thailand? Richie Seem's a very nervous person. Just an observation :)
I'm back in Ireland now mate. Was in Thailand for nearly a month
Enjoy your honeymoon Pete!
Thanks so much🙏
Stay away from investors and minimize your headaches for the time being.
if it wasn't for some fella bailing him out he would have been long gone , he's not telling the whole story