I came to Thailand for employment (16 years). I am now retired in a town in rural Thailand. (4 years) As an American I have become less materialistic, learned to be more patient, and less judgmental. Being around a vibe of “politeness” and “sabai sabai” is definitely better for my mental health than the rat race and “tribalism” back in the USA. I like your videos btw
I lived in Bangkok for 4 years, 3 of them working and the other year just enjoying life. Your video makes me nostalgic for the life I had there. It's been 11 years since I left, but I will always have fond memories of the people, the food, the live music, and of just how much I loved my life there. I lived in SUkhumvit for a18 months, and the rest of the time in Sathorn, Soi Suan Plu. Both fabulous experiences. I found it so easy to make friends with locals, and with the expats I worked with. I was on a fairly tight budget but managed to do everything I wanted to do, and to explore many parts of Thailand and neighbouring countries. Loved the cheap markets that you find everywhere, any day of the week. Truly wonderful and I feel blessed to have had the opportunity. I've been back a few times but it was never the same as living there. Things changed, friends moved on, etc. Good on you for making the move! I hope you stay on for a while longer :)
When i was there nothing was in English. Not sure where she is? 🤔Also, Bangkok is a hussling city. I any country you go to you can find both the hussle & bustle and a more low paced lifestyle this includes the US.
I love living abroad as I own in SK, PHIL, and Thailand bouncing between all three to enjoy life. America made me so I couldn’t fully ditch it but living abroad is more soothing if you have it together enjoy the journey ❤
@@edwardlawler9487 that’s cool! I lived abroad in 2013 to Taiwan for a couple years. Moved home for family, now I’m looking to put plans to split my time abroad and back home in the states. Not sure when but, quality of life is just better in a lot of ways abroad.
Not sure what it is about you and your videos but they are so well done and entertaining. You really posses a good eye. The way you shoot your videos, the way you put yourself together. Its extraordinary!
This comment is so extraordinary! One of the best comments a “seasoned” TH-camr like myself can receive on this journey. This means a lot. Thank you 🙏🏾
I was just about to write a similar comment. You have a very cinematographic eye. You pair your videos with music beautifully. The visual and talking parts of your content work really well together. You are very talented. I really enjoy watching. ✨✨💚
@@AntoinetteYvonne Antoinette, I'm so glad to hear your response but it's obvious that you put a lot of thought and work into your vids. The multiple angles, even taking shots from the floor, placing the camera inside the condo and then opening the door from outside. There's a lot of thought there. Don't think that this goes unnoticeable. Just saw someone mentioning the music you put in the background is also thoughtful. Good work Antoinette!
Hello 👋🏽 Antoinette, I agree when I was stationed in Okinawa and my boyfriend/fiancée taught me some basic phrases in Japanese that I used when ordering food . The natives were welcomingly nice but they never tried to hold lengthy conversations because they knew I didn't know more of their language
Finding your community seems to be amongst the most important things to do when moving overseas. And learning the language, even if only the basics, not only demonstrates a respect for the country but a willingness to become part of the culture. I have about a million questions, but since this is the first time i’ve encountered your videos…I will watch those first. Love the music and the vibe!❤
I am dreaming of this peaceful , carefree approach to life. I am looking to move to Thailand near the end of the year, and I'm super excited for what's to come. Thank you for sharing your experience!
👋🏽I so love you hold yourself accountable for your spending ,and how you’re able to pivot yourself to put yourself in a better financial gain👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🫶🏾✌🏾
Inspiration all around I am so happy for your health and your ability to show through example the power of the Most High and how he can move in your life if one chooses to let him. Stay Blessed Sis!
Antoinette hello, I can relate to your content, I have been on a journey since I left America . It has been exciting , seeing and learning new things about where I am now. You are correct we have to enjoy this beautiful world 🎉 thank you for sharing . safe exploring. Looking forward to your next Vlog 🙏.
@@AntoinetteYvonne😊😊 you're one of my favorites to watch on TH-cam. After my teenager graduates high school, I hope to sign up for one of your guided trips.
Yes...your skin is looking stunning to match everything else! (Don't take that the wrong way love)...it's been very interesting watching you live there. Honestly, I dream of 'escaping' the USA, especially the way it is here now, we just aren't what we used to be (the media has divided us deep) and I do fear that it's only going to get worse, both financially and socially. My channel is just starting (2yrs) and I'm trying to do van life...been trying...finances keep holding me up and cars either breaking down or vans needing fixed. I'm about to get my van fixed so I will be taking some weekend trips until I grow more, thanks for being an inspiration. ☺
I LOVE your content. In a sea of icky passport bro content, you paint such a unique and wholistic picture of the experience living in Thailand. I hope anyone from the US planning on moving there finds your channel. Please don't stop! (but mai pen rai if you need to 😅🙏)
Greetings. You look so peaceful. FYI diet is very important for our internal health. Sugar is poison especially when trying to heal the skin. I’m speaking from experience. Stay safe girl🥰🙏🏽
I recommend if you love coffee to try and find a coffee bar close by and test their coffee, i find them 10000s better than those vendor machine ones, altho they are still decent, it makes the world of a difference
I'm in the final stages of deciding on Bangkok or Río de Janeiro. Before the end of the year I will be residing in one or the other. I absolutely love both... Great content... New sub!
You said, "Keep Living Life Beyond the Border" LOVED THAT!!!!!!!! I remember being in Selangor, Malaysia last year and LOVED that feeling of NOT being watched all the time, like here in the USA. I felt lonely at times because I didn't know anybody there and Some aspects of life were difficult because I didn't know the place very well, but with more time there; things would've gotten better. I felt FREE there, like I could Go anywhere without being Watched & Controlled. On the Contrary here in the USA, there is always Somebody Watching You; your neighbors don't Talk to You, but they Are watching your every move. Americans are too CONTROLLING and the doctors here are very Arrogant.
good video, good to see a role model doing things so a standard could be set for the future, note.. every time you put that make-up on you take 3 days off the age of your skin (😐), clog your pores, etc.. respectfully you don't need it.. ever.. embrace naturally. on top of budgeting get a plan for embracing your journey to naturality, and know that your true beauty is unexpectedly something that doesn't need to get covered up .. bless
Queen, after I hit the big M , I started to break out like crazy. I never had the issue before in my youth. My aunt told me exfoliate with yellow lemon morning and night and then follow your moisturizing and medication routine. Cut a lemon and rub wait 5m than rinse well. I still break out but less often and I find it happens when I neglected it.
Do you wear the Head gear for noise reduction? Just courious. If so, you may want to try some of the in the ear, noise cancelling wireless buds/plugs available, they work very well and are not hot! Take up much less room in the luggage. Costs range from US $15 to $250.00. I have tried a few and found that some of the $20-50 ones work quite well. Good Job on leaving the U.S. Stress Race! I think they think we have to participate, but we can just as easily leave, can we not? Have fun and enjoy the feeling!
Hi and thank you for sharing. I’m planning my exit from America. Thailand is on my list. Quality of life/ safety is definitely a highlight for me. You also mentioned church. Is there Christian churches as a norm in Thailand or only certain areas?
I arrived in Thailand 6 months ago, I current live in Bangkok and am having a different time adapting to the sabai sabai mentality of thinking! I retired from working at 38 yrs old. Which is a blessing and a curse! I fought so hard to accomplish things and now I don't know how to shift OUT of a "BE ON TIME" mentality! I still have a problem slowing down when I walk thru the streets of Bangkok! And even when I am consciously not trying to show impatience, either my body language or my direct candor is so intimidating here, until I don't feel comfortable going outside alot. Why? Because I get irritated seeing Thais body language says: I am scared of or uncomfortable around you! As a minority and a lawyer in America, I am shown so much respect amongst my peers, but here some, only see me as a STEROTYPE or as a MONETARY OPTION! Am I in the right head space mentality to be in, in a place that everyone is calling paradise compared to........? I did go to school to learn to speak Thai but the local still can't understand what I say or they are afraid to reply back to me.
Hello lady! Loving the EXPLORE LIMITS HOODIE❤ When your done with it send it to me,maybe I can come out of this shell I'm living in, maybe I need a extra push,your videos are absolutely awesome ❤KEEPEM COMING!!!#NORTHCAROLINA Loveeee DOWNTON ABBEY❤❤❤
News flash: They are "working girls". The give away: She says she going out with her friends on their "girls night". And they are carrying small purses and hand bags (to freshen up in the morning after doing the deed). Don't be naive yall!
Girls night is a euphemism for being a prostitute. It is just what women say when they hang out. Furthermore more, when women wear make up we carry hand bags to maintain the look throughout the night as well as carry our cards. Dresses don't have pockets.
Antoinette, I got that stand months ago and sent a picture of it to my sister. She bought one. And I bought one for my mother a couple weeks ago. That stand is perfect.
Thank you so much for sharing. I would like to go visit Thailand sometime this year and I wondered if they had a church I could go visit. When I heard you say that they did I was so excited.. can you please share the name of the church or contact information and do they speak English at the church thank you
I came to Thailand for employment (16 years). I am now retired in a town in rural Thailand. (4 years) As an American I have become less materialistic, learned to be more patient, and less judgmental. Being around a vibe of “politeness” and “sabai sabai” is definitely better for my mental health than the rat race and “tribalism” back in the USA.
I like your videos btw
How is rural living? I've no interest in the city but fear language barrier in rural areas.
I lived in Bangkok for 4 years, 3 of them working and the other year just enjoying life. Your video makes me nostalgic for the life I had there. It's been 11 years since I left, but I will always have fond memories of the people, the food, the live music, and of just how much I loved my life there. I lived in SUkhumvit for a18 months, and the rest of the time in Sathorn, Soi Suan Plu. Both fabulous experiences. I found it so easy to make friends with locals, and with the expats I worked with. I was on a fairly tight budget but managed to do everything I wanted to do, and to explore many parts of Thailand and neighbouring countries. Loved the cheap markets that you find everywhere, any day of the week. Truly wonderful and I feel blessed to have had the opportunity. I've been back a few times but it was never the same as living there. Things changed, friends moved on, etc. Good on you for making the move! I hope you stay on for a while longer :)
Got your feelings deeply.
what is work like over there? im interested in moving
When i was there nothing was in English. Not sure where she is? 🤔Also, Bangkok is a hussling city. I any country you go to you can find both the hussle & bustle and a more low paced lifestyle this includes the US.
I have one kid in college. Ones She's done. I'm out Thailand or Vietnam. I haven't decided yet 😊
Can't go wrong with either!
both is open to you
You don't like ass?
You don't like ass?
You don't like ass?
I love living abroad as I own in SK, PHIL, and Thailand bouncing between all three to enjoy life. America made me so I couldn’t fully ditch it but living abroad is more soothing if you have it together enjoy the journey ❤
Love hearing that! How long before you made the leap?
@@dionboose left Miami in 97 never looked back never returned. 2004 changed my life living abroad and never returned
@@edwardlawler9487 that’s cool! I lived abroad in 2013 to Taiwan for a couple years. Moved home for family, now I’m looking to put plans to split my time abroad and back home in the states. Not sure when but, quality of life is just better in a lot of ways abroad.
Community definitely makes living abroad easier. Hey Friend 👋🏾
Hey friend!!!!
Praying for a day the peace found abroad will exist in our own backyard 🙏🏾
Not sure what it is about you and your videos but they are so well done and entertaining. You really posses a good eye. The way you shoot your videos, the way you put yourself together. Its extraordinary!
This comment is so extraordinary! One of the best comments a “seasoned” TH-camr like myself can receive on this journey. This means a lot.
Thank you 🙏🏾
I was just about to write a similar comment.
You have a very cinematographic eye.
You pair your videos with music beautifully.
The visual and talking parts of your content work really well together.
You are very talented.
I really enjoy watching.
✨✨💚
@@AntoinetteYvonne Antoinette, I'm so glad to hear your response but it's obvious that you put a lot of thought and work into your vids. The multiple angles, even taking shots from the floor, placing the camera inside the condo and then opening the door from outside. There's a lot of thought there. Don't think that
this goes unnoticeable. Just saw someone mentioning the music you put in the background is also thoughtful. Good work Antoinette!
You're absolutely right. It's like watching an Anthony Bourdain's NO Reservation series 💯🔥
I agree. She's really good at this. Her music, shot selection, narration all evoke emotion instead of just information.
I swear girl I love your transparency. The content is top tier thanks again for everything ❤️
Aww thank you
Hello 👋🏽 Antoinette, I agree when I was stationed in Okinawa and my boyfriend/fiancée taught me some basic phrases in Japanese that I used when ordering food . The natives were welcomingly nice but they never tried to hold lengthy conversations because they knew I didn't know more of their language
Finding your community seems to be amongst the most important things to do when moving overseas. And learning the language, even if only the basics, not only demonstrates a respect for the country but a willingness to become part of the culture. I have about a million questions, but since this is the first time i’ve encountered your videos…I will watch those first. Love the music and the vibe!❤
I am dreaming of this peaceful , carefree approach to life. I am looking to move to Thailand near the end of the year, and I'm super excited for what's to come. Thank you for sharing your experience!
ANTOINETTE, LIVE YOUR LIFE YOUNG LADY ! 💯🤩 🍸 🍲
Kudos for making your way in BK. After 4 days I'm ready to get back to the quiet life in Chiang Mai.
I am in October back in Chiang Mai.
Usually spend 2-3 months in Thailand before heading to Bali ..
@@anna_m59 A very nice time to be in CM. I have a 1 month US trip but back mid Oct.
You make me wanna live outside the country. I enjoy your vlogs
You should!!!
Same here, but first I want to travel, visit all other continents like north america, south america, africa...
My departure date is 2028. Can't wait!
👋🏽I so love you hold yourself accountable for your spending ,and how you’re able to pivot yourself to put yourself in a better financial gain👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🫶🏾✌🏾
Yes! Thank you!
Inspiration all around I am so happy for your health and your ability to show through example the power of the Most High and how he can move in your life if one chooses to let him. Stay Blessed Sis!
Antoinette hello, I can relate to your content, I have been on a journey since I left America . It has been exciting , seeing and learning new things about where I am now. You are correct we have to enjoy this beautiful world 🎉 thank you for sharing . safe exploring. Looking forward to your next Vlog 🙏.
Thank you for watching!
As Thai, I sometimes don’t like “mai phen rai” approach, it is just delaying an inevitable event.
Thank you for continually being candid with us regarding your journey.
You're so welcome. Thank you for always coming back
@@AntoinetteYvonne😊😊 you're one of my favorites to watch on TH-cam. After my teenager graduates high school, I hope to sign up for one of your guided trips.
I really like your background music choices. At first I just come to watch for a few mins, but because of the music I watch to the end.
Yes...your skin is looking stunning to match everything else! (Don't take that the wrong way love)...it's been very interesting watching you live there. Honestly, I dream of 'escaping' the USA, especially the way it is here now, we just aren't what we used to be (the media has divided us deep) and I do fear that it's only going to get worse, both financially and socially. My channel is just starting (2yrs) and I'm trying to do van life...been trying...finances keep holding me up and cars either breaking down or vans needing fixed. I'm about to get my van fixed so I will be taking some weekend trips until I grow more, thanks for being an inspiration. ☺
Best of luck and wishes to you!!
I LOVE your content. In a sea of icky passport bro content, you paint such a unique and wholistic picture of the experience living in Thailand. I hope anyone from the US planning on moving there finds your channel. Please don't stop! (but mai pen rai if you need to 😅🙏)
Thank you so much 😀
Never heard of that "Pieces of a Broken Body". You put me on. She dope. Im adapting to life living in Pattaya myself. Stay blessed fam.
Thank you so much, Jose, for always keeping us informed. I can't wait for the songs that will come from them regarding all this. 💜
I love the vibes of this video! Thank you for sharing your journey! 🙏
You're so welcome!
This was very inspirational. Thank you sister God bless you on your journey.🇹🇭🙌🏾
Thank you for taking us for the ride love it all.
Glad you enjoyed it
Antoinette, I truly enjoy your videos! I love the way you are embracing "life!"
I'm finally trying to do the same. Better late than never!
Yes, better late than never!!!
You did such a great job on this, wow.
I love the diff angles you captured and the music choices were chef's kiss!
Thank you for noticing!!!
I loved your music choices for this vlog!
Yay! Thank you!
Greetings. You look so peaceful. FYI diet is very important for our internal health. Sugar is poison especially when trying to heal the skin. I’m speaking from experience. Stay safe girl🥰🙏🏽
I live in Ghana this is inspiring me to have a review video cause it’s so important to have retrospect
I’m watching and then I remembered van life. I’m glad to see your new journey. I will continue to watch. Blessings on the Journey.🌹
Thank you Antoinette 😊 And you look lovely
You are so welcome
Question? Who's braiding your hair ?
Very nice Vlog. Appreciate your insight
Thanks for watching!
I really enjoyed watching this video, your perspective is on point!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thailand is the second home for all 🇹🇭 🙏
Wow!
I recommend if you love coffee to try and find a coffee bar close by and test their coffee, i find them 10000s better than those vendor machine ones, altho they are still decent, it makes the world of a difference
Aw, great video, Antoinette Yvonne! I like your take on things.
Thanks for watching
Welcome to Thailand 🙏🏻🇹🇭💕
Thank you 🙏🏾
This is a great and well made video. May have to rethink a few things ;)
Thank you.
I'm in the final stages of deciding on Bangkok or Río de Janeiro. Before the end of the year I will be residing in one or the other. I absolutely love both...
Great content... New sub!
Welcommmeee!!!
Thank you to love Thai culture. Wishing you to enjoy while in Thailand.
Yes, thank you
End with motorcycle taxi. So cool. BKK vibes.
Wow. I haven't seen you since the van!
Been looking for remote work so I could go to Thailand for almost a year. It's defeating ;( Hope you enjoy your next experience
Back with another one! Peace and love!
I did a marathon watching your channel😂
I hope you enjoyed!!!
Great video! I love your style, your editing, etc. Very thought out. Just subscribed.
Thank you 🙏🏾 and welcome!
You are so lovely, your video so nice and welcome to thailand
Like.
Your channel ❤can't wait to move there
Ty for this. I love everything about it.
Hey Antoinette, Happy Sunday! What is the name of song that played as you drank coffee? Absolutely love her voice. Thanks.
You said, "Keep Living Life Beyond the Border" LOVED THAT!!!!!!!! I remember being in Selangor, Malaysia last year and LOVED that feeling of NOT being watched all the time, like here in the USA.
I felt lonely at times because I didn't know anybody there and Some aspects of life were difficult because I didn't know the place very well, but with more time there; things would've gotten better. I felt FREE there, like I could Go anywhere without being Watched & Controlled. On the Contrary here in the USA, there is always Somebody Watching You; your neighbors don't Talk to You, but they Are watching your every move. Americans are too CONTROLLING and the doctors here are very Arrogant.
Cool 👍 ( from Pattaya )
good video, good to see a role model doing things so a standard could be set for the future, note.. every time you put that make-up on you take 3 days off the age of your skin (😐), clog your pores, etc.. respectfully you don't need it.. ever.. embrace naturally. on top of budgeting get a plan for embracing your journey to naturality, and know that your true beauty is unexpectedly something that doesn't need to get covered up .. bless
Once again, an amazing video!💕
Thank you so much!! I'm glad you enjoyed it
Loved this! Moving there soon (not soon enough) …living vicariously thru you lol
best wishes and luck to you
@@AntoinetteYvonne thank you ❤️
Get a projector for that blank wall.
Was looking forward to an update video
I could be a Thai Girl 😍 I love downtown ( Downton) Abbey ❣️
Thank you so much for this ❤
You're so welcome!
I truly admire you!! Keep it up!!
Thank you so much!!
Queen, after I hit the big M , I started to break out like crazy. I never had the issue before in my youth. My aunt told me exfoliate with yellow lemon morning and night and then follow your moisturizing and medication routine. Cut a lemon and rub wait 5m than rinse well. I still break out but less often and I find it happens when I neglected it.
Preserve your vision by ditching your glasses while at home. Also, move the iPad closer (w/o your glasses). 🤓 Your vision will heal.
How is health care there such as in emergency?
Lovely thank you for sharing. Stay blessed.
Thank you! You too, my friend!
Lord chile that's some awesome advice at the end, but it's so much harder for introverts like myself. But I manage and take baby steps. Be safe.
Believe it or not... I am an introvert.
@@AntoinetteYvonne you're doing real good then lol
Peace & Blessings to you
Queen Antoinette❣️
Where did you get your hair braided and how much did it cost❓
Your makeup is point on
Thank you.
Do a makeup tutorial!!! You look different with and without makeup
That 🎶 🎵 niiiCe 🤔sounds like your mom
You should try to live in Shanghai city. A lot of expats like compare Bangkok, Thailand to Shanghai, China.
Love your vid. So interesting.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Maybe take up some Thai cooking classes.
Do you wear the Head gear for noise reduction? Just courious. If so, you may want to try some of the in the ear, noise cancelling wireless buds/plugs available, they work very well and are not hot! Take up much less room in the luggage. Costs range from US $15 to $250.00. I have tried a few and found that some of the $20-50 ones work quite well. Good Job on leaving the U.S. Stress Race! I think they think we have to participate, but we can just as easily leave, can we not? Have fun and enjoy the feeling!
The music was good
Thank you 🙏🏾
Hi and thank you for sharing. I’m planning my exit from America. Thailand is on my list. Quality of life/ safety is definitely a highlight for me. You also mentioned church. Is there Christian churches as a norm in Thailand or only certain areas?
Excellent vid beloved #loveyourchannel
Loved your video. Did you get your hair done in Bangkok? If so where please? 😊
beware of curry or something coconutty, the heat can spoil them faster.
Is it hard to get complexion matching makeup in Thailand? Or do you have to buy it online? Where do you go?
There is a sephora here that carries Fendy beauty only.. so i be sure that i stock up when i go home...
I arrived in Thailand 6 months ago, I current live in Bangkok and am having a different time adapting to the sabai sabai mentality of thinking!
I retired from working at 38 yrs old. Which is a blessing and a curse! I fought so hard to accomplish things and now I don't know how to shift OUT of a "BE ON TIME" mentality!
I still have a problem slowing down when I walk thru the streets of Bangkok!
And even when I am consciously not trying to show impatience, either my body language or my direct candor is so intimidating here, until I don't feel comfortable going outside alot. Why? Because I get irritated seeing Thais body language says: I am scared of or uncomfortable around you!
As a minority and a lawyer in America, I am shown so much respect amongst my peers, but here some, only see me as a STEROTYPE or as a MONETARY OPTION!
Am I in the right head space mentality to be in, in a place that everyone is calling paradise compared to........? I did go to school to learn to speak Thai but the local still can't understand what I say or they are afraid to reply back to me.
How did taken to get your braided
So do you have to call for a motorcycle ride, or are they just waiting around?
I call it... just like Uber. It's the same concept.
Thank you 😊
Where would you suggest to rent month to month furnished there?
Airbnb
Hello lady! Loving the EXPLORE LIMITS HOODIE❤ When your done with it send it to me,maybe I can come out of this shell I'm living in, maybe I need a extra push,your videos are absolutely awesome ❤KEEPEM COMING!!!#NORTHCAROLINA Loveeee DOWNTON ABBEY❤❤❤
Thanks!
Thank you for your thoughtfulness. And support of the channel!
@@AntoinetteYvonne great video that was enlightening from the outside looking in as a want to be expat.
I'm very glad that you found it enlightening, my friend. Best wishes to your expat journey. It truly is amazing beyond the border.
I would love to see how they do church in Bangkok
In my opinion, any international church around the world will be the same/similar.
What’s the name of that heal me song ?
News flash: They are "working girls". The give away: She says she going out with her friends on their "girls night". And they are carrying small purses and hand bags (to freshen up in the morning after doing the deed). Don't be naive yall!
Girls night is a euphemism for being a prostitute. It is just what women say when they hang out. Furthermore more, when women wear make up we carry hand bags to maintain the look throughout the night as well as carry our cards.
Dresses don't have pockets.
I hope y’all don’t leave before I get there!
🙏 & smooches
Antoinette, I got that stand months ago and sent a picture of it to my sister. She bought one. And I bought one for my mother a couple weeks ago. That stand is perfect.
I'm getting everything set up to make the move by September but I have a question we're do you get your hair cut as a black person
Hey Ihrard it was a big Afro comunity there . Have you been able to link with many Africans ?
ถ้าขับรถเป็น ไปสอบใบขับขี่อินเตอร์ แล้วเช่า ขับออกหาเที่ยวนอกกรุงเทพนะ มีที่เยอะแยะที่จะได้เรียนรู้
Thank you so much for sharing. I would like to go visit Thailand sometime this year and I wondered if they had a church I could go visit. When I heard you say that they did I was so excited.. can you please share the name of the church or contact information and do they speak English at the church thank you
ICA Bangkok