Why I Would NEVER Live In Thailand

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Published 2024-08-09
In this video, I share my honest thoughts on why I would never choose to live in Thailand. From the bustling streets of Bangkok to the serene beaches of Phuket, Thailand is a country known for its rich culture, beautiful landscapes, and delicious food. But beyond the tourist attractions and picturesque scenery, there are several challenges and drawbacks that make living here less than ideal for me.
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  • @WheresWes
    Contact me: instagram.com/wesleezy/ weslythomasmusic@gmail.com/ Whatsapp: +57 324 243 6205 Set up a 1 on 1 consultation with me: whereswes.setmore.com/ Please consider donating to support the channel! Venmo: @Wesleezy Paypal: paypal.me/wesleezy Patreon: patreon.com/wesleezy If you want access to my unfiltered deleted videos, consider subscribing to my Patreon! You'll get access to a lot of my older deleted videos plus be able to contact me and ask me questions. Moving To Colombia Course: mynewcolombianlife.com/
  • @MXOtaku
    It's very common for people to want to belong to the country they migrate to, but if you really think about it, it doesn't make sense. It's like moving to an alien planet and not wanting to be perceived as an earthling.
  • @gotssssss
    I have to disagree about Thailand having no opportunities. Bangkok was the 3rd most visited city in Asia for business travel in the past year (Just behind Singapore and Hong Kong). Many multinational companies are setting up their regional HQs in Bangkok. Some are choosing Bangkok over Singapore because of lower operating costs. None are considering HK anymore. Vietnam on the other hand is one of the worst places to work in the world. There are no contracts, it's just for show. Also it's one of the most inconsiderate cultures around. That will burn you out long term. Since I can tell the look of girl you are interested in and the pace of life (along with the low cost of living) let me suggest Taiwan or Malaysia to you.
  • @Pattayaman999
    I would agree 50% of what he said. The heat, pollution, traffic and burning season in the North is bad. The food, culture, safety, shopping, low priced apartments is great.
  • @southernvikes81
    The majority of ex-pats who decided to relocate to developing countries such as Thailand, Philippines, and Viet Nam are disenchanted and priced out of their own countries. They lack the resources (jobs and savings) to maintain a basic living standard. Knowing their money stretches further without having to work so hard, they flock to such places. Upon arrival, they encounter the language barrier and skills to integrate into the local communities. Thus, many evolved into nomads while burning through their remaining savings. Others become content creators or odd jobs for survival. This will last for as long their resources last or being worn out. Some take sabbatical to decompress. When the novelty wears off, most eventually return to their original countries unless they marry the locals. It's all about survival with the budget on hand. What they get out of this is to travel the world, eat food they have never imagined, and to meet fellow mankind in their environment. To experience it firsthand, they have a healthy respect for foreigners and their survival skills.
  • very good points .......but in this imperfect world there's really no perfect country ......everywhere has pros and cons ....
  • @emeldahay
    Tropical country has tropical weather. Should not surprise anyone.
  • @kurrwa
    Almost any country gonna be great to live with American salary😂 as I watch best country to live the major argument how is cheap to be living😂 Poland had dirty cheap land to buy and now people can’t even afford to buy a house, times can change very fast. Cheap counties can become expensive overtime and the luxurious life goes away then is it still worth of living there ?
  • @emeldahay
    I've never drunk straight tap water in my life in any country.
  • @alanwood4968
    Thats okay pal i have been here for one and a half years after coming here for 12years. i love the thai people i obey the rules and the way they want to live a respect monks and speak to a few. I try live there way of life and their food. Of course they are different from me and i was brought up in our way. I do not try enforce or keep say if we were in my country we would not do that or its better in our country. I thorough endors there country and i try to do things their way. This country is very modern and very backwards but it works. Britain is what we would say a little more advanced but i Britain. So i take my hat off to Thailand it is getting on great in a modern world and yet keeping its identity damn clever.
  • @zzzzBadBoyzzzz
    More comfortable in Poland...😅😂🤣🤣 I married a Thai lady, I'm a white guy, I always feel welcome in Thailand. I love Thailand ❤
  • Thanks for the video. While I may disagree on a couple of points, I totally understand your opinions which were very well articulated. You hit on a key point - the language barrier - very true. Interestingly I am very fluent in Thai and very functional in Vietnamese. Knowing both languages has allowed me an indepth appreciation of both cultures and many of the barriers faced by expats are non issues for me, although my big white face will always be something that sets me aside - both in good and bad ways.... I was married to a Vietnamese woman for over a decade until she passed away. Now I am married to a Thai woman. Both cultures have their pros and cons and you were very correct in pointing out how different they are. My home is Thailand now and my kids are Thai and all my material assets are here too, so this is it for me. My Thai wife and I as recently spoke about what we would do if the Thai government were to go full anti-foreigner as it seems to be creeping towards, and we both said, "Danang"! Haha... My VERY proudly Thai wife really enjoys Viet Nam.... Thanks for the clip! I've subscribed and look forward to seeing more. Cheers.
  • @Ryan-ul7dy
    Nice take! I agree that it's very hard to be accepted in cultures like Colombia and Thailand. Unless you look Colombian and have a local accent, you will always be treated as an outsider. Similar in Thailand.
  • @vonbyronbedell8950
    Wes, I am currently living in based on what you're saying, and my experience here (as an American Black guy) I know that Thais are "Professionally Friendly" towards most people! They are not really interested in having American friends or getting to know more about us and our culture! Within the 8 months living here, I have determined that most Thais prefer White Skin, but enjoy all of the attributes that Black's have (hairstyle, clothing styles, dancing styles, etc...) naturally! I have learned how to speak Thai, but when I try, Thais laugh at me for trying to communicate with them! So, I practice alone at home and use it only when I can't avoid speaking to a Thai person! I want to thank you for making this video on your EXPERIENCE in Thailand because so many YouTuber who create content lie or exaggerate the truth (giving other tourists dreaming to visit Thailand) an unrealistic reality of the real Thailand, after living here a few months. Yes, many Thais won't like when you EXPRESS the truth about certain things in a negative light, but perhaps when Thais realizes that NOT all foreigners will allow them to SAVE FACE at our EXPENSE! Maybe they will try to be more careful than SORRY! In Thailand saying: SORRY is said so loosely (without sincerity), it is very difficult to believe this word when you hear someone say it!
  • @alanstrong55
    If I called it Siam, I might get a busted mouth and/or nose. Yow! Thai food will toast your tonsils and clear your sinuses. Might burn the rectum the next morning exiting your body. Another yow!
  • @yankeeman311
    I think you're about half right as someone who has spent about a year in Thailand myself. The parts I agree with are the place being "too chill" for younger people, so I think this is a challenge for career growth and honestly avoiding unhealthy habits such as drinking (I guess weed too in your case). The accessibility to alcohol and weed and easy sex is pretty insane in Thailand, so it makes it hard to get motivated to do anything else. The last part is why I agree about Thailand not being a good place to find a faithful partner too. What I don't agree with is Thais being the kindest people. I just think they're better at putting on a front and a smile. They'll go from 0 to 100 if you piss them off faster than any westerner will. Seen it with my own eyes. I don't think Thais truly like foreigners, there's a lot of hidden resentment and lack of respect on both sides. The sexual tourism part too, while I agree it's more well known and in the open in Thailand, I do know a lot of guys go to Colombia for it and some guys go to Poland to find wives. So, I don't think it's completely fair to single out Thailand in that category because at least there, you're not getting robbed/drugged in excess (Colombia)
  • @khanh8541
    Agree. Pls talk about Vietnam next.
  • You're acting like you owned patents for ground-breaking technologies - something Thailand needs to move up economically. Did you ask Thailand if she was deperate for you to stay?