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Newworld1
Joined 2015
Posts: 6

looking to move to Thailand

9 years ago

I am a single male in my early 30s considering making a move to Thailand. I am tired of the big city rat race here in California and am interested in a slower more peaceful lifestyle that will allow me to live more comfortably, at least financially.

I traveled all through Thailand in 2009 and loved it. I am really thinking about moving back for an extended period of time, who knows how long.

I have 2 main concerns/questions I would love some feedback on.

1) Business. I've got money saved up that will allow for me to start up some sort of business once I get settled. I'll definitely need something profitable though as I am still many years away from retirement. Can you all share some typical or no so typical ways expats make a living in Thailand. I'd imagine tourism and food services are two of the big ones. From researching the net a lot of people seem to be "digital nomads" making a living online. I just don't have much experience in this space, although I could learn. Any ideas to help get my wheels spinning would be very helpful.

2) Social life. Are there a lot of young expats in Thailand ? Is it easy to make friends, meet women, hang out with locals ect...

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