I Left The U.S. For Thailand - Look Inside My $544/Month Apartment
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- Paul Lee, 28, moved to Bangkok, Thailand from NYC three years ago. He lives in a 650-square-foot one-bedroom apartment in the Thonglor neighborhood, which Paul says is "the SoHo of Bangkok." The apartment came furnished, and Paul has access to amenities, including a pool and a gym.
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Yep, I come from third world country but Bangkok is considered developed and modern for several reasons:
1. **Infrastructure**: Bangkok has a rapidly expanding public transportation system, including the BTS Skytrain, MRT subway, and Suvarnabhumi International Airport. The city also has extensive road networks and ongoing construction of new expressways.
2. **Technology and Innovation**: Bangkok is a tech and startup hub in Thailand, with continuous advancements in digital technology, such as 5G, Smart City initiatives, and the development of cutting-edge software and applications.
3. **Economy and Business**: Bangkok is an economic powerhouse with fast-growing industries, foreign investments, and the presence of many multinational corporations. It serves as a key financial center in Southeast Asia.
4. **Lifestyle and Entertainment**: The city boasts world-class shopping malls like ICONSIAM, Siam Paragon, and EmQuartier, luxurious hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants, and a vibrant nightlife, making it a global destination for entertainment.
5. **Education and Healthcare**: Bangkok is home to renowned universities and hospitals, offering advanced medical technology and education to enhance the quality of life for its residents.
Thus, Bangkok is not only a city rich in cultural heritage but also a modern metropolis leading in various areas of development in the region.
Thanks for having me and allowing me to share my story! I hope you guys resonated with my story and journey. My life and all of my previous values have completely changed from the hustle, hyper-consumerist and doggish style of NYC to my new life here in Thailand. Hope this gave you guys some fresh perspective on what it's like to move out of America and a glimpse as to what it's like in Thailand!
How much do you think you need to be comfortable there a month
Love this! My husband is Thai and we want to retire here someday.
I wish you could go over the details regarding citizenship or a visa to be able to stay in Thailand for so long. And if you learned the language prior to moving. I know there’s lots of small details to make this work so I’m very curious!
Congrats Paul!🎉
How come you picked Thailand over other Southeast or East Asian countries for example like Korea?
@@psp7851500 a month you’ll be pretty comfortable & live a fairly similar western lifestyle… 2000 is ideal so you can save some money.
"i am far wealthier in terms of my happiness, wellbeing and peace". He found what really matters, not materialistic happiness
Come on, he is living in condo. You know where most poor locals live?
@@Nonameakaweirdo dude the country overall is poor
You tend to be able to do that when your cost of living is so low relative to your wage. Meanwhile locals struggle to get by day to day
thats what wealth does. its very materialistic. He can afford all the luxuries he wants, and can now focus on the other things.
😂Mate you are not even American to start with jeez, so you essentially lied in the whole video & BTW you are not living like a upper class, your poor apartment apalls me....This video is fake AF! The guy is clearly not American born nor resident...He is probably loaded and so he is living in Thai to just invest and that's why he is happy but this is simply marketing 👌 👏 great job liar ❤
Smart move. Your peace should be your first priority. In the USA, you can make a lot of money but there’s always a cost. And that cost is your peace of mind.
100%
Why?
agree man,
“There’s always a cost” lmao there are other countries with longer working hours and conditions
@@mikeymaster2494 whataboutism there, Mikey. Just because one country has awful working hours doesn't negate his point about the US.
Im the same age also a transplant from nyc and lived in Asia for 4.5 years (Seoul, Bangkok, Shanghai)
Never looked back
These asian cities are light years better than like NYC, LA, etc.
Safe, convenient, clean, good night life, plenty of food options
If you can work remote and have an American salary living in one of these cities its like a dream
💯 agreed.
🤫. Don’t tell everyone.
I don’t know if Seoul is 😅 Rent here is crazy expensive
Come Singapore since all are so rich
@@Nonameakaweirdo No lah
I watch this dude's videos and it's quite cool. Imagine being happier in a $600/month condo in Thailand than making $1M/year in NYC - he cracked the code
Found the cheat code 😎
He makes $150,000 per year which will give him the lifestyle of a millionaire in Thailand. He has the top score over there. The cost of living in Thailand is much lower than NY.
@@iPaulLee ssup fellow Korean! love your videos and wish you much happiness!
He was making $400K a year in New York. His quality of life making $150K in Bangkok is about the same. Guy is spending about $2K a month all in living there and just banking or investing the rest.
@@danf8047 What is his youtube channel?
If you wanna be successful, you most take responsibility for your emotions, not place the blame on others. In addition to make you feel more guilty about your faults, pointing the finger at others will only serve to increase your sense of personal accountability. There's always a risk in every investment, yet people still invest and succeed. You must look outward if you wanna be successful in life.
The first step to successful investing is figuring out your goals and risk tolerance either on your own or with the help of a financial professional but is very advisable you make use of a professional like I did. If you get the facts about saving and investing and follow through with an intelligent plan, you should be able to gain financial security over the years and enjoy the benefits of managing your money.
The stock market rally run is gone, but I'm not sure if equities will swiftly recover, keep falling, or fluctuate in a narrow range for a few weeks, or if things will quickly get worse. I'm under pressure to increase my $150k reserve.
Is this a good time to buy stocks? I know everyone is saying we are in the bull market and all, but obviously there are strategies to maneuver when there is a bear market but these strategies doesn't come common to the average folk, I'm attempting to create a portfolio for me and my children that will at least be $900k in value.
Making touch with financial advisors like Zachery M Demers who can assist you restructure your portfolio, would be a very creative option. Personal financial management will be crucial to navigating the next difficult times.
HE'S MOSTLY ON TELEGRAMS, USING THE USERNAME...
I love Thailand. The people are so friendly, and their hospitality is superior. The cost of living is incredibly cheap compared to the US. I can eat out every single day, and the food is amazing. I also feel so safe here.
Cost of living is pretty high on Thai wages. The cost of living is only low if you're making a western salary there. Can local Thai's get a western salary in their own country? No.
@@paulestella9166minimum wage is a livable wage there though so your point doesn’t matter
@@paulestella9166Hi guy, "I am Thai, and I earn a salary of 60,000 Baht per month."
Medical and dental is very affordable and world class in Bangkok. It is a great city for a lot of people.
Affordable comparing to what? For example, speaking of a dental care. What is a turnkey price to replace a tooth with an implant, medium implant supplier, not from Switzerland but from Brazil, Neodent, for example. I guess, this should be paid out of pocket - I doubt that a regular nomad insurance will cover such treatment.
Rama 9 Hospital wants to charge me $1200.00 for a colonoscopy. This is after I paid $600.00 for a battery of tests for a health check up for my age which said I was fine. Dont tell me Thailand is cheap...
Stop being so myopic, asian man...
I can tell you as a Thai citizen myself medical bills are incredibly expensive when compared to our cost of living and wages
@@blowirb Same with US and Chinese citizens... :(
yeah, as a Thai who also a US citizen I have been living in both countries. While Medicare in the US is an industry where giving birth could bring one into lifetime debts. I still feel bad for Thai citizens the most though most of us had to work aboard to get that "cheaper" feeling to live in our own country.
bro stop telling everyone. soon they are gonna make bangkok like nyc
delusional guy.
I disagree man. I think Thailand and their government will continue to make Thailand and it's culture thrive. As long as expats, tourists, and foreigners come here and respect the people and the culture, it's fine. Thai economy also thrives on tourism/expats, etc.
yea im surprised this guy ratted himself out to the IRS, unless he renounced his US citizenship. I feel sad for him
@@kpokfposkfclearly you never been abroad and don’t know how any of this works 😂 to the IRS? Lmao, the IRS had tax treaties you don’t need to pay taxes to the IRS when you live abroad. It’s called the foreign earned income tax treaty. Secondly when you live in Thailand you pay less taxes to the Thai government. Please, educate yourself before making assumptions like he isn’t paying taxes or something. You’re just making a fool of yourself.
@@kpokfposkfwe don’t renounce our citizenship, we don’t need to, Thailand offers numerous visa options for foreigners to live & work abroad. Most notably the digital nomad visa.
Did you at least bother to do a google search before you opened up your yap box?
I moved to Thailand from America around the same time as Paul. I’ve done a few trips here before I settled on Thailand. The cost of living in Bangkok is a bit higher than the rest of Thailand but very doable. Especially if you have income from abroad. My advice is if you get the chance to live outside the US, even for a bit, take it and see what else is out there. Bring that new perspective home.
Do you do visa runs, or did you manage to get a long-term visa? Curious about the guy in the video as well.
@@steveoscaro the government has recently approved extended tourist visas, including a 5 year digital nomad visa but keep in mind you need to leave and reenter the country every 180 days, and pay an extra $270.
Fantastic video! I have incurred so much losses trading on my own.... I trade well on demo but I think the real market is manipulated.... Can anyone help me out or at least tell me what I'm doing wrong??
Same here, my portfolio has been going down the drain while I try trading,I just don't know what I do wrong..
Investing with an expert is the best strategy for beginners and busy investors, as most failures and losses in investment usually happen when you invest without proper guidance. I'm speaking from experience.
I think l'm blessed if not I wouldn't have met someone who is as spectacular as expert mrs Ella..
Highly recommended
Wow, I'm surprised to see Ella mentioned here as well. I didn't know she had been kind to so many people
I'm also a huge beneficiary of her..
I thought myself and my family were
the only ones enjoying Ella
trade benefits
The dollar is literally being destroyed / debased / devalued. I just want my money to keep outgrowing the inflation rate. How do i invest about 250k i have parked in the bank and what strategies do i employ to make significant gains and stable cashflow?
Chose quality stocks and follow them up. If you're not one for such complexities, hire a wealth manager to grow your money. I use the latter
That's smart. I'm quite lucky exposed to personal finance at an early age, worked full time when I was 19, purchased first home at 28. Going forward, got laid off at 36 amid covid-outbreak, and immediately consulted an advisor to stay afloat. As of today, I'm only 15% short of my $1m goal after subsequent investments.
excellent! how did it work out for you? been on red more than 20% this year , but hoping to bounce back
Her name is.Her name is 'LUCIA ALICIA CRUZ. Just research the name. You’d find necessary details to work with a correspondence to set up an appointment.. Just research the name.
I looked up her name online and found her page. I emailed and made an appointment to talk with her. Thanks for the tip
I want to live in Thailand. Thailand is so beautiful. and people there are so kind and friendly..big love from Korea.
As someone who recently moved to Thailand as well I can vouch that quality of life and values change when you are here. Everything is more laid back and relaxed. People don't stress over unnecessary things, there's a sense of community and connectedness with society & people. Sabai Sabai
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Bangkok is so fascinating. Guys like Paul, some backpacker, english teacher and classic sexpats all in one place! Paul is a very good example how to do it right, because many who stay in BKK fall too much into the temptations of cheap nightlife and women.
If life was a game, USD x purchasing power parity would be a cheat code.
Yet most of the players in the USA don't realize the map is far bigger.
@@iPaulLeeHow do you make money other than teaching others how to make money?
Even inside the US. I've lived in LA all my life and when I got out to other states, everything was like 3-4x cheaper. Even going to northern California, it's half the cost. Just have to avoid the really big cities.
@@kvgolfaTH-cam content and real estate. Did you not watch the video?
@@kvgolfaI make most my money through content (about 200k total followers). Sponsorships, partnerships, and my digital community. Also real estate commission
Living the dream!! And cute puppy. Thanks for the details, as I'm also looking to relocate from NYC to (possibly) Thailand. This gives me a good idea of what neighborhood may work well.
Glad you liked my story!
Honestly living in New York don't really make your life any better. USA is miserable
@@hojaeyun6747 - I don't think anyone said living in NYC made life better. We're all trying to leave.
@@Angela-ne9cy yeah I know I'm just saying
Hope you bargain... Pls don't makes things expensive for locals
"I dont need much to live a happy simple lifestyle"
He says while making more than 60x the national median salary in Thailand
Because he's speaking from an American perspective--as an American. $150k in America is middle class but it doesn't go far. By living in Thailand, he can save for retirement and live his best life. He's smart and brave to do this at 28.
Gentrification at its finest.
Yes and when he comes he helps to increase income of those locals.
National median salary in Thaland is just under $3,000 a month.
@@danielhan2380 $150k net or what's after tax?
Mad respect for this guy on realizing what is true happiness and being content.
My husband and I were fortunate enough to be able to pay off our mortgage early. We were both still working, and took the payment amount that we had been using to pay off our mortgage faster and we put it straight into investments. We were able to retire early because of almost 7 years of putting away what would have been our mortgage payment as well as maxing out our 401K/403B plans. Thankfully we were taught by both of our parents the value of living within our means. Thank you for your advice. I know it will help people. we are interested in investments that could set me up for retirement , I mean I've heard of people that netted hundreds of thousands during these crash, I listened to someone on a podcast who earned over $650K in less than a year, what's the strategy behind such returns?
Investing without proper guidance can lead to mistakes and losses. I've learned this from my own experience.If you're new to investing or don't have much time, it's best to get advice from an expert.
Even with the right strategies and appropriate assets, investment returns can differ among investors. Recognizing the vital role of experience in investment success is crucial. Personally, I understood this significance and sought guidance from a market analyst, significantly growing my account to nearly a million. Strategically withdrawing profits just before the market correction, I'm now seizing buying opportunities once again.
How can one find a verifiable financial planner? I would not mind looking up the professional that helped you. I will be retiring in two years and I might need some management on my much larger portfolio. Don't want to take any chances.
Deborah Lynn Dilling is the licensed advisor I use.Just research the name. You'd find necessary details to work with to set up an appointment
She appears to be well-educated and well-read. I ran an online search on her name and came across her website; thank you for sharing.
Appreciate your videos! I’m 54 and younger generations should know there’s no shortcut to acquiring wealth, but there are ways to go about it. Fellow millionaires don’t tell the poor/middle class they need the knowledge of finance coaches to help build their wealth. If anyone here needs a good coach, here’s it..
Elizabeth Greenhunts
get to her with the name
Kudos.
Amazed by this, will partake on it surely.
Not the name dropping scam@@Martinezmz6
You are not 100% right man there are so many of these young kids who inherited multi millions from their parents real estate holdings in Silicon Valley
This looks amazing was in Thailand in 2022 for 6 months the best time I’ve ever had definitely going back.
This was such a pleasure to watch and also your commentary. You truly know what's important....so happy for you!😊
Hey Paul, Glad you found happiness and your priorities. Thanks for sharing your story and your life in Thailand. Wish you all of the best! Mitch
Good choice Paul. Congratulations on finding and living in your paradise 🥳 I’ve seen some of your TH-cam videos on your channel. We also chose to live in Thailand-Bangkok. I’m from Singapore and my wife is from Vietnam. We love it here too. It’s been 5 months so far 🙏🏼
Thank you! Glad you guys are enjoying Thailand
I've heard so many great things about Thailand. We would be moving for similar reasons. I can't wait to visit and really feel what it's like before deciding if I want to live there.
Yes, come survey first.
Another Korean-Amenrican from NYC living in Bangkok. I'm currently in NYC and I cannot wait to go back to Bangkok. 2 big cities but so different!
Bangkok is much more fun than NYC.
@@kayflip2233 nightlife so much crazier too
@@kayflip2233Chicago is americas favorite city
@@studyou1016Chicago is americas favorite city
@@kayflip2233bankok isn’t walkable
Paul, you are my biggest inspiration right now. Might move to Bangkok next month :)
You got this bro!
@@iPaulLee Thanks man, probably going to join your program now.
You're killing it man! Cheers from Koh Samui.
they didn't mentioned he started be peddling courses in selling stuff online / drop shipping. And is now peddling off his youtube account / grifting off "consulting" people on moving to thailand. It's all a huge grift. Guy's entire everything is based off Bangkok / dooping people. Couldn't make it in NYC.
Thank for loving Thailand. I watched several videos from your channel and loved them.
*I wasn't financial free until my 40’s and I’m still in my 40’s, bought my third house already, earn on a monthly through passive income, and got 4 out of 5 goals, just hope it encourages someone's that it doesn’t matter if you don’t have any of them right now, you can start TODAY regardless your age INVEST and change your future! Investing in the financial market is a grand choice I made.*
The wisest thing that should be on everyone mind currently should be to invest in different streams of income that doesn't depend on government paycheck, especially with the current economic crisis around the world. This is still a time to invest in Stocks, Forex and Digital currencies.
That's awesome!!! I know nothing about investment and I'm keen on getting started.
What are your strategies?
People dismiss the importance of advisors until they are burned by their own emotions.
I remember a couple of summers ago, following my lengthy divorce, I needed a good boost to assist my business stay alive, so I looked for qualified consultants and came across someone with the highest qualifications. He has helped me raise my reserve from $275k to $850k, despite inflation.
Investing with an expert is the best strategy for beginners and busy investors, as most failures and losses in investment usually happen when you invest without proper guidance. I'm speaking from experience.
How can I participate in this? I sincerely aspire to establish a secure financial future and am eager to participate. Who is the driving force behind your success?.
No realtor who earned $400k in NYC and $150k now would EVER live like that. The 'content creation' is also barely a sideline with a desk setup like that.
Very wise move! Thanks for sharing your story.
Thanks for listening bro!
I can relate to this a little, having moved from Australia to China years ago. Work is plentiful here, allowing me to save money. Living costs are cheap, which means I can afford to live a higher quality lifestyle than I would back home. I've been to Bangkok, too and I remember it was quite a humid city with great food!
For reference, that was a premium grocery store so the the prices he showed are very high for Thai standards.
That is true
I bought grapes yesterday at Samrong market for 100THB per 500g, or you can pay 499THB per 500g at Villa Market.
Appreciate your perspective. Health is wealth! Self-care is everything!
2:05 When he talks about how he made money to retire his parents and how even the success and everything that came with it essentially made him depressed. Keep that in mind. It's so important that you just have to feel good about where you are -- where you're living, how you're living. So many expats and individuals like Paul abroad for a very apparent reason.
Southern Thailand is my fave...Krabi..I visited many times. Small and chill...and Thai people are the sweetest in the world.
Great journal of your journey Paul Lee- its interesting to see the difference between where you previously stayed to where you live now. And I think through your success you have documented this well. I use to live in Asia and I definitely saw the comparison including the cost of living and how far your money can go! Which is obvious it goes a lot further where you are now.
🙏🏼
I love Thailand and will spend at least 25 percent of my time there. I am also an American living in Korea for now.
Awesome video I love Paul’s videos. So good to see him here.
Thank you!
Tell us about how US citizens don't have to pay taxes while living there.
Love this video. Straight and to the point… Great point about having material possessions..
I also moved from nyc to SE Asia (not Thailand) for work. This dude is spot on. My only question about expat living in Thailand specifically is their new tax policies regarding bringing assets into the country. Definitely need to be careful before making big decisions
Vietnaaam right??
@@sew_gal7340Or Manila.
bro radiates so much positive energy
Thank you bro!
Really incredible. It's not the guys making 80k who feel depression, it's the guys who've already made it who are like, "Is this all there is?" Love to see how happy he is now in Thailand - it's a beautiful country.
80k buys quite a bit of happiness in Thailand
Delusional
@@KeepingItRealBro He's talking about guys in the US who make 80k, whereas he was making 400k and wasn't impressed with the lifestyle it bought in NYC.
It's honestly the truth
@@kayflip2233because nyc is expensive and the fun people left the city
I miss Thailand so much. Everything he said is true. It's amazing.
Thailand is amazing 🤩
Everybody needs to listen to what he said from 8:00 to the end. That's exactly how I've always felt.
Peace and happiness over everything else. The stress, illness, and depression aren't worth it.
Exactly 💯 wealth is nothing if you’re not happy
People told me it’s better to be rich than poor and miserable
I lived in Kuala Lumpur for 3 years and Jakarta for 2 2010-2015 best thing I ever did. I did not miss the USA when I lived in Asia. I made so many friends that I still talk with today. Like you I hit Fitness First everyday it was great. I have a few more years and I am done retired. Can't wait to move back!
Holy moly Paul Lee is in CNBC!😮
Yea. He’s killing it!
Lived there for 9 months it's amazing. Living there was way better for me than Vancouver imo
Very nice video. This guy is living the dream. I am moving to Thailand, i work fully remote.
Your condo, for $544 a month, is a real steal.
Spacious living room. Space for a computer desk (which is key)
And then a spacious room. What else can you ask for.
Great video Paul
It doesn't matter how much money you make, life can only be good if you are A LOT wealthier than the locals
not at all, ive been living for months in morocco with locals and no money and had a great time
What a weird comment. It shouldn’t matter what anyone else has it should only matter what you want in terms of life. Not comparing yourself to others as if cause someone has more material it makes them better or happier than someone with less
Do you realize how many millionaires exist in Bangkok? The amount of Billionaires that exist in that city is more than the entirety of many countries around the world.
😮😮@@PCVP4729
Please don't come to Thailand I don't want this kind of low quality mindset here
Thanks for talking about what keeps you afloat while living in Thailand. I come around too many videos explaining the spending. We all know it is cheap compared to living in the states but not many talk about what is sustaining that life. Mentioning your past income is a good example to get ideas on what someone can do to live a similar life. Much appreciated.
Such an incredible story!
This is the type of thing I support. Going where things work for you. This guy found the place that works for him, and many people in the comments echo his sentiment. I'm happy for them. I also love that everyone is different, and I can live in the north central US, where COL is low, the landscape is subtly pretty, and car infrastructure is widespread (I enjoy driving). I'm someone who appreciates geographic diversity, and the northern plains is perfect for me, specifically on America's population divide, where I can go east towards the many large cities of the upper midwest, but also west, and be in the mountains in less than 5 hours. I love snow and the cold, and could never live in the south. This is far from everyone's perfect reality, some want large cities with more job opportunities, while others want small towns where they know everyone and have a higher degree of privacy and control over who they interact with. Also, some people never want to deal with snow, while some think it's the only thing that makes winter fun. I think the ability to move somewhere that you like is one of the most straightforward ways to deal with many problems, and I think a lot of people know what they want, but they know less on where they can find that stuff. Keep traveling people, you might find your favorite place, even if you think you already found it.
Paul is cracking the code ❤❤❤
Thanks for the video. Really enjoyed it. Good luck to you in your life in Thailand!
How did Paul get involved in a formal or official capacity in Bangkok real estate? It'd help others to know. Formal SE Asia jobs are hard to get as a foreigner, unless they're very technical. I assume Paul's actual service is marketing/promoting real estate, and he gets a commission kickback and does relo "consulting" of some sort.
What an amazing turn in your life. Happy with you.
True peace is priceless. I loved this video. I am originally from NYC; however, I currently reside in the D.C. metro. I plan to relocate to either Tanzania or South Africa in another 7-8 years.
Relocate to Kenya,the real deal.
Why? Those are not safe nor prosperous countries.
@@larryc1616 South Africa has a crime issue, Tanzania is very good but slow economy.
Why south Africa? White people are moving out.
Africa is going to be expensive in a few years
It's really wonderful that you've created such a wonderful life for yourself. Congratulations on figuring things out at such a young age that you can truly enjoy the best of it. cheers!
This guy is definitely living his life🙂
🙏🏼
Not really. Living in a condo paying $500 a month is suspicious AF if he claims to earn $150,000 a year. Who would do that?
Hey, we workout at the same gym :D Glad you like it here. I've grown up in Bangkok in the 90s, the city still has a lot of room to improve, but it has seen some progress years by years. And yes, the happiness is not only about material things, sometimes it's more about how much you can save as well.
WHat is the name of the gym? Im going to BKK in Septemeber and would love to try it out. Looks awesome!
@@jarenpatterson519 It’s Fitness First Platinum at T-One Building.
CNBC, next time u make something like this, please show the social aspect as well. since people also need social interaction to be happy or content.
Congrats to Paul for making the decision that is best for him. I was born in Thailand, but grew up in the States and currently live and work in California. Aside from the year-round heat and horrible traffic, Thailand is a great Asian city with lost of places to go and amazing food. You'll never be bored in Thailand. And of course, it's way more affordable than the states. Maybe when I get closer to retirement, I might follow Paul's path and maybe consider living there part-time. It's just going to continue to become more expensive to live in California.
My thai friend left Thailand because Thailand is getting more expensive
Great story. I had the same experience moving to Vietnam which really opened up my mind about the materialistic nature of living in the US.
You are a communist that cares very little about civil rights.
Wonderful story. A heck of a financial journey. Not only is financial literacy not taught in school, neither is financial arbitrage. To have the ability to be in a country with a strong currency, then use that currency buying power in another country where it can do more, go further, and be able to live more comfortably is priceless. May everyone find their happy place.
Wow, glad to see Paul shown up in CNBC program!
Korean-Canadian here... you're living the dream!! happy for you on the move
I've visited a couple of times and I can definitely see myself living a digital nomad life there for a few months at least. It's especially comfortable when you earn western money and the people are so kind. I feel safe there
Bangkok anytime over any US city.
Great move!!!
South East Asia is the best place to be.
He lives in a condo and locals are poor
@@AbimaelLopez-hz3qq yes I know and?
The USA has people living in the streets although it has the world’s biggest economy and its only superpower. What’s your point?
@@AbimaelLopez-hz3qq The locals literally look like any middle class American. People aren't begging on the streets in Bangkok. 🤣
@@kayflip2233 funny you should say that, as I walked past 3 beggars in a matter of minutes today. To be fair, I think at least 2 of them weren't thai, maybe from myanmar, those ones "working" under the control of gangs.
@@parakeetfloor3185 I'm talking about Thais only. Thailand is like 8x richer than Burma.
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Cool video! You’re really lucky to have found the three most important things in life- health, contentment and happiness! ❤❤❤from another still NYC dweller!
Love this for him🎉
I liked your condo more than the luxury one. Your one has a homely feeling. 😊 thank you for sharing.
A little disillusioned there, aren't we? "I don't need much", but makes a 6-digit salary while living in luxury because of conversion differences. 😂😂😂
I know right 😂
Relax lol
Been here for 25 years and glad I made the change/move as well
and here I am in NY paying 2-3k a month for living in a box.
But living apart from family is hard imo
Who force you? it's your choice so don't complain
In Hong Kong it’s worse
there are trade-offs. just go to thailand for vacations, you dont have to live there
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You're right
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Finding inner peace is my highest priority in life, and I'm genuinely glad you found it in Thailand. It marks a significant shift from your previous lifestyle, and I'm truly happy for you. As an Asian myself, I always find a sense of peace when I return to my homeland. Are you planning to give up your American citizenship and start your life there for good?
I doubt. When he runs out of money, he will be back in the USA. Maybe he can call mom and dad and ask for money.
Your condo is better, more spaceier than mine! I live in Cincinnati, Ohio , and my rent is a 1,000 a month! I might move to aisa, or Europe.
How is Cincinnati? I've heard good things. I live in Denver but am being priced out as I look to buy a house, Cincy is on the short list of places I might buy in..altho I've never been
Thailand is getting expensive And do not move in Europe and Thailand
@@jeff4083 Cincy is ok, alot of events in the spring, summer, and fall time. But housing, and renting a place is out of control right now, due to the economy. Northern Kentucky is a good place to raise a family, and have a decent job.
@@AbimaelLopez-hz3qq London has been on my bucket list for years, I know the crime is a little rough there, but it's a goal to visit for a week or so.
But why is that not to move to both country's?
@@matthewconway1494 Thanks for getting back. That's cool man, sounds like a nice place to live. And I agree, prices are completely surging almost everywhere right now, I don't understand how we're all able to afford houses. Too bad we weren't able to buy before covid. I'll check out Kentucky as well. I just need a place cheaper than Colorado and warmer than here, Cincy seems like it is. And Denver is full of rich yuppies, altho I'm sure they are arriving daily in Cincy as well.
Obviously you do well enough for the lifestyle you have and enjoy - so what more matters if you are truly content ? Any life in NYC has to be far more stress and their winters are no fun ! Nice to actually see someone simply enjoying their life (?) - as opposed to just enduring it ? 🤗
I lived in Bangkok for 3 years, it's an amazing place.
Now I'm in Belgrade, Serbia, and love it!
As an American woman, the best thing to do is live abroad ❤
I knew he was Korean !❤❤❤ Happy for him. He seems like a very respectful man!😊👍
Thanks for sharing!
This is actually really dystopian when you think about the locals. I am glad that people are going after their dreams though.
What kind of real estate business in bkk gives you 150k a year? Yes another condo and gym in bkk but where is the story? 😊
As a korean, i love thailand culture and food etc. ppl are kind and its fun place live. Not only for vacation but to actually live there
The only problem for me would be the humidity. Other than that its great
Yep.
The weather is definitely something you have to get used to. I do miss having 4 seasons 😢
I will give you a trick. Stay in Thailand only during the rainy season and winter (we used to have before global warming). Then go back to The US during summer here.
Awesome move, Paul! Thanks for sharing your story and I wish you continued success on your journey 👏👏👏
These videos should talk about all the paperwork you need to fill out and the requirements you need to fulfill to move to another country
The American Dream for the youth is....
Leaving for better horizons.
Don't blame him. I'm thinking about going to the Philippines im in my early 30s. Just saving up a bit more.
Why the Philippines? It’s much poorer than Thailand. Check the poverty rate, percentage of slums, safety, quality of life, and GDP per capita. Many Filipinos leave their country to find work abroad. Why would you want to go there?
I know what this guy means. In the US, I always feel the need to grind and hustle even after becoming financially independent.
That’s dumb because cities around the world are going to be expensive
I'd never thought I'd see another Maconite on here. Glad you were able to leave and find something far more beautiful!
We visited there many many times. BKK beats NYC in every aspects of living standards.
Bankok isn’t walkable like Seoul and the locals don’t live in condos
Hong Kong is not affordable and it’s worse than nyc
You're a liar. Most metrics say otherwise.