Why This 25 Year Old American Chose Thailand
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Published 2024-03-03
Meet Brenna. A 25-year old Korean-American who moved to Thailand four years ago. She works at a Private International School in the heart of the city and is an amazing example of a young person who has forged an awesome life for herself in the big city of Bangkok.
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Key Things Brenna Mentioned:
1) OEG Teach in Thailand: www.oeg.co.th/
2) Samitivej Sukumvit Hospital: maps.app.goo.gl/gAtqtNFazdoAWadT6
3) Camillian Hospital: maps.app.goo.gl/VKdTEUua4oCPyaK48
4) UFM Fuji Super: maps.app.goo.gl/YhY81jusQhewHWz69
If you live here in Thailand and are interested in sharing your Blueprint to life here... you can reach out to [email protected] and we can set up an initial chat.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:43 Where Were You When You Chose Thailand?
01:10 How Did You Get Your First Job Here?
01:53 Foreign Teacher Salaries
02:32 What Is Your Visa Situation?
02:48 Filing Taxes In America
03:14 Life As A Young Foreigner In Bangkok
03:50 Making Friends
04:35 Healthcare & Private Hospitals
05:32 Have You Ever Felt Unsafe?
07:19 Brenna's Neighborhood & Condo
08:16 Setting Up Banking, Wifi, & Cell Plan
09:05 Health Insurance
10:04 Foreigner Life Vs. Local Life
10:50 Monthly Cost Of Living
11:35 Grocery Shopping In Bangkok
12:38 Anything You Miss About The US?
13:12 A Typical Day In There Life
14:13 Is There Anything You Dislike About Thailand?
14:35 The Hardest Part About Moving Overseas
14:59 Is The Grass Greener Here?
16:10 Any Advice For Other Women Considering Moving Here?
All Comments (21)
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Would you want to live in Bangkok at 25?
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I was KIDNAPPED at gunpoint by two men in downtown Atlanta so my spider senses are always up no matter where I go. I have visited Thailand 30 times since 2005. I have NEVER EVER felt unsafe.
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Thailand is a Buddhist country, and Buddha said “Nothing be happier than getting in peace” so I wish you all be happy and get peaceful life, no worries, no problems in anything in Thailand.
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Awesome. She came to thailand for a new life, provides value to children or students and stayed for her happiness. Please more of such stories. Thank you.
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Im Thai and have been working in Bangkok for 20 years. My suggestion is this: Dont be carried away by the word "Bangkok is safe" Of course it is safer than some of other western cities, but you dont want to walk in the valley or "Soi" in the middle of the night, right? Drug Junkies can be anywhere who usually eye on a vulnerable and easy target.
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ขอบคุณสำหรับเหตุและผลที่ซื่อสัตย์และจรืงใจเกี่ยวกับเมืองไทย เห็นด้วยกับคุณในเรื่องปัญหาเกี่ยวกับฝุ่นพีเอ็มในเขตเมือง ซึ่งเป็นปัญหาใหญ่ที่รอการแก้ไข(เป็นมาหลายปีแล้ว)อย่างจริงจัง แต่ข้อดีคือถ้าฤดูฝนมาเยือนปัญหานี้ก็จะเบาลงเช่นกัน โชคดีและมีความสุขครับ❤🎉😊
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As a Chinese-American, I believe Thailand is an amazing country to immerse in the local culture because I'm learning Thai online, but I don't remember anything about visiting Thailand when I was a 4-year-old. I'm really impressed with her successful career in Thailand. Hopefully, I have a chance to learn more about Thai culture when I visit Thailand.
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A very smart articulate young lady. Well done
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Love it Adam! Brenna was a great guest and your interview skills are so natural! Very keen on watching the channel develop
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Great job on the interview. It's refreshing to hear an articulate intelligent 25 year old who is able to clearly explain why she made the move from the US to Bangkok. I agree that Bangkok is an amazing city with a lot of diversity and opportunity. The locals are always willing to help if you need it and they are generally very open to talking to foreigners , especially English speaking . Good choice !
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What a pleasure to see someone who has found true happiness and fulfillment. So often we grind against the pace of life in the west. When Brenna said that when she steps off that plane and feels at home - and a sense of calm falls on her - I know exactly what she means. Two months to go till I am on a one way ticket.... Great job Adam
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This interview could not have come at a better time, teacher myself who's debating packing everything up and heading off to thailand. Great interview!
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Good to see another video interview from you. Keep 'em coming!
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Beautiful in all regards. Not only physically, but the way of thinking. Congratulations!
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Thailand is the heaven of free peoples who just wants to live safely ❤️❤️❤️😍🇹🇭😍❤️❤️❤️
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Hey Adam, nice informative video...great stuff man, well-done, let the vlogs start rolling in..... hope to see you soon.
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Great interview! Good questions and a very articulate guest!!
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Good to see you branching out into your own channel Adam. Excellent interview. Keep up the good work.
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Hey Adam. Found this video via a recommendation on YouTube, but I’ve seen you on your Uncle’s channel many times. This was a really well done interview. Brenna seems smart and knows what she wants for her life and Thailand seems to make her happy. I was not even close to having it all together back when I was 25 like her. It’s one of my life’s regrets. It’s great to see someone young like her having a good plan.
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@Adam... good to see you with your own YT channel! Great insights and questions. Looking forward to more interviews!
