After 30 years of living in Thailand, I’ve experienced the highs and lows of expat life. From raising a family and building a career to questioning whether I made the right choice, I take a hard look at whether it was all worth it. Have I truly lived—or just existed? Let’s talk about the reality of spending decades abroad.

For years, I believed more expats were leaving Thailand than arriving—burned out, priced out, or just fed up. But I was wrong. The numbers don’t lie: immigration stats show a steady increase in long-term foreign residents, especially through programs like the LTR visa. Despite rising costs and stricter rules, more people are choosing to come—and stay. So maybe the dream isn’t dead. It’s just changing.

Pattaya used to be Thailand's ultimate tourist magnet—but not anymore. In this video, I break down exactly why tourists are abandoning Pattaya for Vietnam and Cambodia. From hard numbers to local attitudes, here’s the brutal truth about why the city is losing its edge—and what it’ll take to fix it.

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A lot of expats are crying that Thailand is getting too hard. Here's the truth: Thailand didn’t get harder — they just got weaker. In this video, I break down exactly why so many foreigners are leaving — and why Thailand is setting higher standards for those who want to stay. If you can't adapt, you don't belong here.

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